Optimal energy storage sizing of a microgrid under different pricing schemes
Ημερομηνία
2018Συγγραφέας
Machamint, VasileiosOureilidis, Konstantinos
Venizelou, Venizelos
Efthymiou, Venizelos
Georghiou, George E.
Place of publication
Doha, QatarSource
2018 IEEE 12th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG 2018)Pages
1-6Google Scholar check
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Εμφάνιση πλήρους εγγραφήςΕπιτομή
In order to increase the efficient allocation of renewable energy sources (RES), the microgrid concept has been arisen, as a controllable entity being able to operate both grid-connected and isolated in island mode. In distribution grids with a high RES potential like Cyprus island, the microgrids can play a significant role. This paper deals with the future transformation of the campus of the University of Cyprus (UCY) into a fully operational microgrid with a large photovoltaic (PV) installation and energy storage systems. The benefits of the Distributed System Operator (DSO) can be multidirectional, especially considering the non-interconnected nature of the Cyprus distribution grid. A quantitative analysis of the benefits of the DSO is presented in order to make this microgrid viable under different load and pricing scenarios, while a comprehensive analysis for selecting the optimal energy storage system is demonstrated. All the results are based on real measurements from the field depicting a very close to reality model.