Simulation of Microgrid Operation for the Evaluation of Economic, Technical, and Environmental Performances: The Case of Urban Application in Algeria

Authors

Seddaoui Naoual
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Boulouma Sabri
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Smail Toufik
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Cheikh Ridha
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Belmili Hocine
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Bendib Boualem
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria
Almi Mohamed Faycal
Unité de Développement des Equipements Solaires, UDES, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 42004, Tipaza, Algeria

Synopsis

Clean and renewable energy sources have been traditionally considered as a cost effective alternative for energy generation in remote areas since they are more economically viable than grid extensions. Nowadays, their integration in urban areas has become a key requirement to improve the reliability of the existing utility grid and to solve emissions and climate change issues. The present paper deals with the design, the optimization, and the economic viability of an urban microgrid intended to meet electrical needs of a typical load and under real meteorological conditions. In addition, a comparative study of different configurations of the microgrid (PV, wind, Diesel generator, batteries, grid) based on the analysis of the three criteria including reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability has been proposed to analyze the operational strategy and to control the power flow between the system components.

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Published
December 4, 2024