scholarly journals Re-making the energy profile of (Irish) market towns: as if science matters

2021 ◽  
Vol 2069 (1) ◽  
pp. 012235
Author(s):  
Martin A Murray ◽  
Shane Colclough
Keyword(s):  
Power Grid ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Community Ownership ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Operational Energy ◽  
Market Towns

Abstract Reduction of building-related carbon emissions within Ireland is predicated on the implementation of an EU mandated nZEB energy standard which defaults to ‘cost optimality’ generic solutions such as an A3 rating for new builds, and a B2 rating for renovations. It is estimated that 500,000 existing buildings will need to be refurbished in this way, within 10 years and that 60% of these are urban in nature. Despite such extensive resource use, the nZEB standard is not set to significantly reduce operational energy which will, in conjunction with 950,000 new electric cars being operational by 2030, place a significant burden on our increasingly decarbonised electrical power grid. Such challenges present opportunities. One opportunity is to significantly expand the renewable capacity of the grid and strengthen its European interconnectivity, while another is to remake our rural market towns and villages with energy considerations and fabric at the centre of the process. Doing both offers an optimal solution. We can amplify societal benefits, community empowerment with grid resilience and community ownership of utilities, efficient local use of energy and low carbon transport. It so doing we ensure buildings and power grid, capable of effectively serving our 2050 energy needs.

scholarly journals Voltage Stability of Power Systems with Renewable-Energy Inverter-Based Generators: A Review

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Nasser Hosseinzadeh ◽  
Asma Aziz ◽  
Apel Mahmud ◽  
Ameen Gargoom ◽  
Mahbub Rabbani
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Synchronous Generators

The main purpose of developing microgrids (MGs) is to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) into the power grid. RESs are normally connected to the grid via power electronic inverters. As various types of RESs are increasingly being connected to the electrical power grid, power systems of the near future will have more inverter-based generators (IBGs) instead of synchronous machines. Since IBGs have significant differences in their characteristics compared to synchronous generators (SGs), particularly concerning their inertia and capability to provide reactive power, their impacts on the system dynamics are different compared to SGs. In particular, system stability analysis will require new approaches. As such, research is currently being conducted on the stability of power systems with the inclusion of IBGs. This review article is intended to be a preface to the Special Issue on Voltage Stability of Microgrids in Power Systems. It presents a comprehensive review of the literature on voltage stability of power systems with a relatively high percentage of IBGs in the generation mix of the system. As the research is developing rapidly in this field, it is understood that by the time that this article is published, and further in the future, there will be many more new developments in this area. Certainly, other articles in this special issue will highlight some other important aspects of the voltage stability of microgrids.

scholarly journals Improving PV Resilience by Dynamic Reconfiguration in Distribution Grids: Problem Complexity and Computation Requirements

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 830
Author(s):  
Filipe F. C. Silva ◽  
Pedro M. S. Carvalho ◽  
Luís A. F. M. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Dynamic Reconfiguration ◽  
Scheduling Problem ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Distribution Grid ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Classical Computing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Distribution Grids

The dissemination of low-carbon technologies, such as urban photovoltaic distributed generation, imposes new challenges to the operation of distribution grids. Distributed generation may introduce significant net-load asymmetries between feeders in the course of the day, resulting in higher losses. The dynamic reconfiguration of the grid could mitigate daily losses and be used to minimize or defer the need for network reinforcement. Yet, dynamic reconfiguration has to be carried out in near real-time in order to make use of the most updated load and generation forecast, this way maximizing operational benefits. Given the need to quickly find and update reconfiguration decisions, the computational complexity of the underlying optimal scheduling problem is studied in this paper. The problem is formulated and the impact of sub-optimal solutions is illustrated using a real medium-voltage distribution grid operated under a heavy generation scenario. The complexity of the scheduling problem is discussed to conclude that its optimal solution is infeasible in practical terms if relying upon classical computing. Quantum computing is finally proposed as a way to handle this kind of problem in the future.

scholarly journals Carbon Emission Reduction of Apparel Material Distribution Based on Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2571
Author(s):  
Xujing Zhang ◽  
Lichuan Wang ◽  
Yan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Process ◽  
The Cost

Low-carbon production has become one of the top management objectives for every industry. In garment manufacturing, the material distribution process always generates high carbon emissions. In order to reduce carbon emissions and the number of operators to meet enterprises’ requirements to control the cost of production and protect the environment, the paths of material distribution were analyzed to find the optimal solution. In this paper, the model of material distribution to obtain minimum carbon emissions and vehicles (operators) was established to optimize the multi-target management in three different production lines (multi-line, U-shape two-line, and U-shape three-line), while the workstations were organized in three ways: in the order of processes, in the type of machines, and in the components of garment. The NSGA-II algorithm (non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II) was applied to obtain the results of this model. The feasibility of the model and algorithm was verified by the practice of men’s shirts manufacture. It could be found that material distribution of multi-line layout produced the least carbon emissions when the machines were arranged in the group of type.

Research on Comprehensive Post-Evaluation of Electric Transmission Project Based on Fuzzy AHP Analysis Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 415 ◽  
pp. 280-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Xin Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Power Transmission ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Evaluation Index ◽  
Scientific Management ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Post Evaluation

Post-evaluation of power transmission project will help improve the scientific management level of the construction implementation and operation process, the investment decision-making and returns, and ensure the safe operation of power grid. Based on the theories and methods to establish the evaluation index, considering the low-carbon economy requirements on power grid construction, this article established a post-evaluation index system from the perspective of implementation process, effectiveness and efficiency, social and environmental impact, and sustainable development. According to the content of post-evaluation of power transmission project, it built a fuzzy AHP comprehensive post-evaluation model and took power transmission project as an example to analyze the application of the model.

Situational awareness for the electrical power grid

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 10:1-10:11 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Basu ◽  
M. Padmanaban ◽  
S. Guillon ◽  
L. Cauchon ◽  
M. De Montigny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Electrical Power

scholarly journals A Novel Method for Economic Dispatch with Across Neighborhood Search: A Case Study in a Provincial Power Grid, China

Complexity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guojiang Xiong ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Xufeng Yuan ◽  
Dongyuan Shi ◽  
Yu He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Grid ◽  
Economic Dispatch ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Inequality Constraints ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Neighborhood Search ◽  
Solution Quality ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Population Based Algorithm

Economic dispatch (ED) is of cardinal significance for the power system operation. It is mathematically a typical complex nonlinear multivariable strongly coupled optimization problem with equality and inequality constraints, especially considering the valve-point effects. In order to effectively solve the problem, a simple yet very young and efficient population-based algorithm named across neighborhood search (ANS) is implemented in this paper. In ANS, a group of individuals collaboratively navigate through the search space for obtaining the optimal solution by simultaneously searching the neighborhoods of multiple superior solutions. Four benchmark test cases with diverse complexities and characteristics are firstly employed to comprehensively verify the feasibility and effectiveness of ANS. The experimental and comparison results fully demonstrate the superiority of ANS in terms of the final solution quality, convergence speed, robustness, and statistics. In addition, the sensitivities of ANS to variations of population size and across-search degree are studied. Furthermore, ANS is applied to a practical provincial power grid of China. All the comparison results consistently indicate that ANS is highly competitive and can be used as a promising alternative for ED problems.

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