Optimization of Renewable Energy-Based Smart Micro-Grid System

Optimization of renewable energy-based micro-grids is presently attracting significant consideration. Hence the main objective of this chapter is to evaluate the technical and economic performance of a micro-grid (MG) comparing between two operation modes; stand-alone (off-grid), and grid connected...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: El-Rahman, Marwa Mohsen Ibrahim Abd
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/67925
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Optimization of renewable energy-based micro-grids is presently attracting significant consideration. Hence the main objective of this chapter is to evaluate the technical and economic performance of a micro-grid (MG) comparing between two operation modes; stand-alone (off-grid), and grid connected (on-grid). The micro-grid system (MGS) suggested components are; PV panels, wind turbine(s) inverter, and control unit in case of grid connected. In the stand alone mode diesel generator and short term storage are added to the renewable generators. To investigate the performance of the MGS; technically, detailed models for each component will be presented then the complete MGS model is developed. Another objective of this study is the economical evaluation of MGS by comparing the system net present cost (NPC) and cost of generated electricity for the two modes of operation; off-grid and on-grid.
ISBN:978-1-78985-611-8
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.87093