Hybrid assessment for a hybrid microgrid: A novel methodology to critically analyse generation technologies for hybrid microgrids

Ribó-Pérez, David; Bastida-Molina, Paula; Gómez‐Navarro, Tomás; Hurtado-Pérez, Elías

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2020.05.095

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“…The Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a multicriteria decision making method with the capability to deal with incomplete, uncertain and qualitative information that does not involve straight forward decisions [4]. ANP is a method proposed by Saaty that enables a framework for decision making under complex contexts.…”

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Assessing the Barriers to the Development of Electric Vehicles in the Urban Transport Network of Valencia

Bastida-Molina¹,

Ribó-Pérez²,

Gómez‐Navarro³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process

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Transport sector is responsible for around a quarter of the global CO2 emissions emitted to the atmosphere, and 50% in the cities. Hence, the electrification of the urban transport arises as an environmental solution to cope with the worrisome climate change. Despite the environmental suitability of electric vehicles (EVs), their integration in the urban transportation network is suffering a slow process. A wide range of barriers difficult this integration regarding different areas of the urban electric transport. These barriers present interdependence among them and can be divided in five different clusters: technical, economic, environmental, social and institutional. Many of the barriers are qualitative and/or uncertain. Therefore, the authors have used the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method in this research to rank order the barriers and, based on them, the different urban electric mobility alternatives. For that, a panel of experts with different profiles (academia, private sector, policy and users) has been formed. To illustrate its feasibility and utility, the authors designed the application of the method for a flat medium city pattern. Then, it was specifically applied to the city of Valencia. The research is still in process.

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Assessing the Barriers to the Development of Electric Vehicles in the Urban Transport Network of Valencia

Bastida-Molina¹,

Ribó-Pérez²,

Gómez‐Navarro³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process

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“…There are AC, DC, and hybrid AC/DC microgrid structures depending on the usage of AC or DC common bus for coupling different elements within a microgrid. The microgrid combines local power generation and local consumption and can operate in grid-connected or in islanded operation mode [3]. A microgrid controller allows for the connection to the public grid and provides voltage control, energy and power flow, load sharing, load shedding combines local power generation and local consumption and can operate in grid-connected or in islanded operation mode [3].…”

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“…The microgrid combines local power generation and local consumption and can operate in grid-connected or in islanded operation mode [3]. A microgrid controller allows for the connection to the public grid and provides voltage control, energy and power flow, load sharing, load shedding combines local power generation and local consumption and can operate in grid-connected or in islanded operation mode [3]. A microgrid controller allows for the connection to the public grid and provides voltage control, energy and power flow, load sharing, load shedding during islanding, and considers the constraints of the public grid transmitted through a communication bus [1].…”

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“…The microgrid framework provides a means of harnessing diverse energy sources, e.g., photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines, and engines, in a decentralized manner, while reducing the load on the grid by generating power close to the consumer [2]. Microgrid aggregates local power production, consumption, and storage together [3]. Storage systems provide security of supply to the microgrid and address fluctuations of renewable energy sources in the grid (e.g., intermittency and randomness of the power generated by PV) [1].…”

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A Techno-Economic Analysis of Energy Storage Components of Microgrids for Improving Energy Management Strategies

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Microgrids are essential elements of the energy transition because they allow optimal use of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic panels, wind turbines) and storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors) by connecting them to consumption poles (e.g., buildings, charging stations of electric vehicles). Lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors are the main electrical storage devices usually used by microgrids for energy and power transient management. In the present paper, microgrid simulations have been performed. Electrothermal and aging models of storage components are presented. Strategies and scenarios for the batteries are presented either based on the state of charge limitation or hybrid association with supercapacitors. The contribution of this study is to provide a management strategy which considers the aging of storage systems in the real-time management of the microgrid in order to extend their life, while minimizing installation costs. The first approach for a techno-economic study provided in that study enables us to improve the strategies by optimizing the use of the battery. The results obtained in this paper demonstrate the key role of the techno-economic approach and knowledge of the aging processes of storage devices in improving the energy management and global feedback costs of microgrids. The simulation results show that battery life can be improved by 2.2 years. The improvement in battery life leads to a reduction in the total cost of the installation by reducing the cost of the batteries.

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“…These criteria include institutional support, the possibility of microgrid expansion, and the availability of renewable resources. The results were used in designing a microgrid for a community where it was found that wind and solar are the best technologies coupled with biomass backup gasifiers [8].…”

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Techno-Economic Design of a Combined Heat and Power Microgrid for a Remote Community in Newfoundland Canada

Elsaraf

Jamil

Pandey³

2021

IEEE Access

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Around 300 remote communities in Canada rely on diesel for their energy needs, a situation associated with high costs, high emissions, and accessibility problems. Various studies have addressed this problem by proposing renewable energy microgrids, which have a lot of potential due to the abundance and availability of renewable sources. However, there is a lack of studies regarding remote communities in Newfoundland and combined heat and power microgrids. This study chose Cartwright remote community based on consumption and available resources. Both distributed and centralized microgrid components were designed using MS Excel, Polysun, HOMER, and BEOPT. The final system included solar thermal, PV, wind energy, hydroelectric energy and fuel cells for energy generation, and hydrogen as an energy carrier for storage. The solar thermal distributed system reduced the thermal load by 35%. The microgrid reduced diesel consumption by 71% and CO 2 emissions by 9000 tons. Renewable sources provided 100% of the electric load and 63.5% of the thermal load. The microgrid achieved a Levelized cost of -0.0245 $/kWh, which is only possible for combined heat and power systems.INDEX TERMS Remote communities, microgrids, HOMER, renewable energy generation, energy storage.

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Hybrid assessment for a hybrid microgrid: A novel methodology to critically analyse generation technologies for hybrid microgrids

Cited by 46 publications

References 76 publications

Assessing the Barriers to the Development of Electric Vehicles in the Urban Transport Network of Valencia

Assessing the Barriers to the Development of Electric Vehicles in the Urban Transport Network of Valencia

A Techno-Economic Analysis of Energy Storage Components of Microgrids for Improving Energy Management Strategies

Techno-Economic Design of a Combined Heat and Power Microgrid for a Remote Community in Newfoundland Canada

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