Optimal Operation Management of Grid-connected Microgrid Using Multi-Objective Group Search Optimization Algorithm

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1 Electrical Engineering Department, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Department of Technical Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

Utilizing distributed generations (DGs) near load points has introduced the concept of microgrid. However, stochastic nature of wind and solar power generation as well as electricity load makes it necessary to utilize an energy management system (EMS) to manage hourly power of microgrid and optimally supply the demand. As a result, this paper utilizes demand response program (DRP) and battery to tackle this difficulty. To do so, an incentive-based DRP has been utilized and the effects of applying DRP on microgrid EMS problem have been studied. The objective functions of microgrid EMS problem include the total cost and emission. These metrics are combined in a multi-objective formulation and solved by the proposed multi-objective group search optimization (MOGSO) algorithm. After obtaining Pareto fronts, the best compromise solution is determined by using fuzzy decision making (FDM) technique. Studies have been employed on a test microgrid composed of a wind turbine, photovoltaic, fuel cell, micro turbine and battery while it is connected to the upper-grid. Simulation results approve the efficiency of the proposed method in hourly operation management of microgrid components.

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Journal of Operation and Automation in Power Engineering
Volume 5, Issue 2
December 2017
Pages 227-239

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  • Receive Date: 22 May 2017
  • Revise Date: 04 July 2017
  • Accept Date: 08 August 2017
  • First Publish Date: 01 December 2017

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