Sustainable microgrids for isolated systems

Martinez-Cid, R.; O’Neill-Carrillo, Efraín

doi:10.1109/tdc.2010.5484216

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“…[12]. In earlier studies, a design and planning method for the development of remote microgrids is presented using a sustainable perspective [4]. The method is based on a multi-objective optimization.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This definition implies that the microgrid project must satisfy the following four requirements [4].…”

Section: Definition Of Sustainable Isolated Microgridmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Microgrids projects have emerged as a promising solution to electrify remote rural and under-served urban areas [4]. A microgrid is a localized group of generation and storage devices working together to supply a local demand [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Methodology for Monitoring Sustainable Development of Isolated Microgrids in Rural Communities

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Microgrids are a rapidly evolving and increasingly common form of local power generation used to serve the needs of both rural and urban communities. In this paper, we present a methodology to evaluate the evolution of the sustainability of stand-alone microgrids projects. The proposed methodology considers a composite sustainability index (CSI) that includes both positive and negative impacts of the operation of the microgrid in a given community. The CSI is constructed along environmental, social, economic and technical dimensions of the microgrid. The sub-indexes of each dimension are aggregated into the CSI via a set of adaptive weighting factors, which indicate the relative importance of the corresponding dimension in the sustainability goals. The proposed methodology aims to be a support instrument for policy makers especially when defining sound corrective measures to guarantee the sustainability of small, isolated microgrid projects. To validate the performance of the proposed methodology, a microgrid installed in the northern part of Chile (Huatacondo) has been used as a benchmarking project.

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“…This definition implies that the microgrid project must satisfy the following four requirements [4].…”

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Methodology for Monitoring Sustainable Development of Isolated Microgrids in Rural Communities

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“…An attempt has been made to add a large capacity battery to the hybrid power system to solve the above problem owing to the sharp decline in battery prices in recent years. Such a system is called a remote microgrid (Figure 1) or hybrid microgrid [2][3][4][5]. However, renewable energy or batteries remain expensive, therefore, it is necessary to have an appropriate combination to construct an economically feasible system.…”

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confidence: 99%

Design and Field Tests of an Inverted Based Remote MicroGrid on a Korean Island

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Abstract:In this paper, we present the results of an economic feasibility study and propose a system structure to test and maintain electrical stability. In addition, we present real operation results after constructing a remote microgrid on an island in South Korea. To perform the economic feasibility study, a commercial tool called HOMER was used. The developed remote microgrid consists of a 400 kW wind turbine (WT) generator, 314 kW photovoltaic (PV) generator, 500 kVA × 2 grid forming inverter, 3 MWh lithium ion battery, and an energy management system (EMS). The predicted renewable energy fraction was 91% and real operation result was 82%. The frequency maintaining rate of the diesel power plants was 57% but the remote microgrid was 100%. To improve the operating efficiency of the remote microgrid, we investigated the output range of a diesel generator.

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“…The DC microgrid reportedly can operate gridtied and also under the islanded mode. In [17] some design and planning methods for the development of renewable energy microgrids in remote systems is presented. In [18] a LV microgrid voltage level and unbalance management as well as its capability to actively participate in a smart grid voltage control during normal operation, is investigated.…”

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Microgrid transition to islanded modes: Conceptual background and simulation procedures aimed at assessing its dynamic performance

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The objective of this paper is to present the results of the simulations conducted regarding the grid connected and islanded modes of operation of a test case microgrid. Such results are related to the pre-planned or intentional islanding and the forced islanding condition. Currently, the expectation about the performance of the microgrid technology is high, thus, more research is needed to guarantee that the different conditions that might be present in a real case are those shown in the simulations. It will be shown that the microgrid can face some difficulties, even unsuccessful attempts, during its islanding procedure from the utility. The Matlab/Simulink program was used as simulation tool.

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Sustainable microgrids for isolated systems

Cited by 16 publications

References 12 publications

Methodology for Monitoring Sustainable Development of Isolated Microgrids in Rural Communities

Methodology for Monitoring Sustainable Development of Isolated Microgrids in Rural Communities

Design and Field Tests of an Inverted Based Remote MicroGrid on a Korean Island

Microgrid transition to islanded modes: Conceptual background and simulation procedures aimed at assessing its dynamic performance

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