scholarly journals Optimal Configuration and Sizing of Seaport Microgrids including Renewable Energy and Cold Ironing—The Port of Aalborg Case Study

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Nur Najihah Abu Bakar ◽  
Josep M. Guerrero ◽  
Juan C. Vasquez ◽  
Najmeh Bazmohammadi ◽  
Muzaidi Othman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Component Size

Microgrids are among the promising green transition technologies that will provide enormous benefits to the seaports to manage major concerns over energy crises, environmental challenges, and economic issues. However, creating a good design for the seaport microgrid is a challenging task, considering different objectives, constraints, and uncertainties involved. To ensure the optimal operation of the system, determining the right microgrid configuration and component size at minimum cost is a vital decision at the design stage. This paper aims to design a hybrid system for a seaport microgrid with optimally sized components. The selected case study is the Port of Aalborg, Denmark. The proposed grid-connected structure consists of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic system and wind turbines), an energy storage system, and cold ironing facilities. The seaport architecture is then optimized by utilizing HOMER to meet the maximum load demand by considering important parameters such as solar global horizontal irradiance, temperature, and wind resources. Finally, the best configuration is analyzed in terms of economic feasibility, energy reliability, and environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Optimal Configuration and Sizing of Seaport Microgrids including Renewable Energy and Cold Ironing – The Port of Aalborg Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Najihah Abu Bakar ◽  
Josep M. Guerrero ◽  
Juan Vasquez ◽  
Najmeh Bazmohammadi ◽  
Muzaidi Bin Othman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Design Stage

Microgrid is one of the promising green transition technologies that will provide enormous benefit to the seaport, as a solution to the major concerns in this sector, namely energy crisis, economical and environmental pollution. However, finest design of the microgrid is a challenging task considering different objectives, constraints and uncertainties involved. To ensure the optimal operation of the system, determining the right configuration framework and size for each component in the seaport microgrid at the minimum cost is a vital decision at the design stage. This paper aims to design a hybrid system of seaport microgrid with optimally sized component .The selected case study is the Port of Aalborg, Denmark. The proposed grid-connected structure consists of renewable energy sources (photovoltaic system and wind turbines), an energy storage system and cold ironing as seaport’ loads. The architecture is then optimized by utilizing HOMER to meet the maximum load demand by considering a few parameters such as solar global horizontal irradiance, temperature and wind resources. Then, the best configuration framework is analyzed in terms of economic feasibility, energy reliability and environmental impact.

scholarly journals A Robust Optimization for Designing a Charging Station Based on Solar and Wind Energy for Electric Vehicles of a Smart Home in Small Villages

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Ahadi ◽  
Shrutidhara Sarma ◽  
Jae Sang Moon ◽  
Jang Ho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Charging Station

In recent years, integration of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased dramatically due to their lower carbon emissions and reduced fossil fuel dependency. However, charging EVs could have significant impacts on the electrical grid. One promising method for mitigating these impacts is the use of renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems can also be useful for charging EVs where there is no local grid. This paper proposes a new strategy for designing a renewable energy charging station consisting of wind turbines, a photovoltaic system, and an energy storage system to avoid the use of diesel generators in remote communities. The objective function is considered to be the minimization of the total net present cost, including energy production, components setup, and financial viability. The proposed approach, using stochastic modeling, can also guarantee profitable operation of EVs and reasonable effects on renewable energy sizing, narrowing the gap between real-life daily operation patterns and the design stage. The proposed strategy should enhance the efficiency of conventional EV charging stations. The key point of this study is the efficient use of excess electricity. The infrastructure of the charging station is optimized and modeled.

scholarly journals A Smart Adaptive Switching Module Architecture Using Fuzzy Logic for an Efficient Integration of Renewable Energy Sources. A Case Study of a RES System Located in Hulubești, Romania

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6084
Author(s):  
Simona-Vasilica Oprea ◽  
Adela Bâra ◽  
Ștefan Preda ◽  
Osman Bulent Tor
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Systems

Electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES) has a common feature, that is, it is fluctuating, available in certain amounts and only for some periods of time. Consuming this electricity when it is available should be a primary goal to enhance operation of the RES-powered generating units which are particularly operating in microgrids. Heavily influenced by weather parameters, RES-powered systems can benefit from implementation of sensors and fuzzy logic systems to dynamically adapt electric loads to the volatility of RES. This study attempts to answer the following question: How to efficiently integrate RES to power systems by means of sustainable energy solutions that involve sensors, fuzzy logic, and categorization of loads? A Smart Adaptive Switching Module (SASM) architecture, which efficiently uses electricity generation of local available RES by gradually switching electric appliances based on weather sensors, power forecast, storage system constraints and other parameters, is proposed. It is demonstrated that, without SASM, the RES generation is supposed to be curtailed in some cases, e.g., when batteries are fully charged, even though the weather conditions are favourable. In such cases, fuzzy rules of SASM securely mitigate curtailment of RES generation by supplying high power non-traditional storage appliances. A numerical case study is performed to demonstrate effectiveness of the proposed SASM architecture for a RES system located in Hulubești (Dâmbovița), Romania.

scholarly journals Unit Commitment in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage System: Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Issoufou Tahirou Halidou ◽  
Harun Or Rashid Howlader ◽  
Mohammed E. Lotfy ◽  
Atsushi Yona ◽  
Tomonobu Senjyu
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Unit Commitment ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Energy Sources

scholarly journals Case Study of Residential PV Power and Battery Storage with the Danish Flexible Pricing Scheme

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 799
Author(s):  
Jacob Nørgaard ◽  
Tamás Kerekes ◽  
Dezso Séra
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Flow Simulation ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Storage Unit ◽  
Pricing Scheme ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation ◽  
And Control

The economic viability of renewable energy generation is vital for sustainability. Ensuring that optimal operation is always achieved, using energy management systems and control algorithms, is essential in this endeavor. Here, a new real-time pricing scheme, the Danish flexible pricing scheme, illustrates how residential PV and battery systems can optimize the electricity bill of households, without changing consumption behavior or providing grid services in exchange. This means that the only addition is PV production, storage, and control. A case study is constructed from Danish household consumption data, irradiance measurements, and recorded spot prices. With the input data, the pricing scheme, and the energy flow, simulation models are computed in MATLAB, thereby validating the algorithmic potential and finding the best strategy for charging and discharging the energy storage unit. Different methods are compared to list the viable options and evaluate them, based on the economic feasibility for the household. Furthermore, a discussion of the system implementation is also included to highlight technical difficulties, co-integration opportunities, short-comings, and advantages present in the case study. In conclusion, it is possible to make renewable energy generation, and storage, viable for a Danish residential household under the new pricing scheme.

scholarly journals Use of an Under-Water Compressed Air Energy Storage (UWCAES) to Fully Power the Sicily Region (Italy) With Renewable Energy: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Antonio Tiano ◽  
Gianfranco Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Compressed Air Energy Storage ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Renewable Sources

The high concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere and the increase in sea and land temperatures make the use of renewable energy sources increasingly urgent. To overcome the problem of non-programmability of renewable sources, this study analyzes an energy storage system consisting of under water compressed air energy storage (UWCAES). A case study for fully power the Sicily region (Italy) with renewable energy source (wind and photovoltaic) is presented. From the real annual capacity values of the renewable plants installed in Sicily, a sizing of both the energy production and the storage system and its auxiliary services is evaluated. The optimization of the operation of the system as a whole, modeled with mathematical models already validated in previous studies, is obtained through dynamic programming. The electricity consumed annually by the region, equal to 19048.4 GWh, can be entirely satisfied by renewable energy sources. A sizing of plants powered by renewable sources for a nominal power of 15, 000 MW equally divided between photovoltaic and wind power is considered. The underwater air storage system has a maximum volume of 2.1 × 108 m3, while the compression and generation units have a total nominal power of 6, 900 and 3, 100 MW, respectively. The study finally presents a sensitivity analysis for the evaluation of the effects of the variation of the power produced by renewable energy sources and of Sicily energy consumption. The results show that carbon-free feeding is possible and that all the boundary conditions on the operation of the system can be met.

scholarly journals Optimal Operation of a Hybrid Power System as an Island Microgrid in South-Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5022
Author(s):  
Yeon-Ju Choi ◽  
Byeong-Chan Oh ◽  
Moses Amoasi Acquah ◽  
Dong-Min Kim ◽  
Sung-Yul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Power System ◽  
Optimal Power Flow ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Hybrid Power System ◽  
Power Distribution System ◽  
Hybrid Power

The microgrid is a power distribution system that supplies power from distributed generation to end-users. Demonstration projects and R&D regarding microgrids are currently in development in several advanced countries. In South Korea, renewable energy-based microgrid demonstration projects are carried out mainly as island or university campus grids. These R&D efforts aim to popularize microgrid systems in South Korea while considering the limited land availability, which impedes the widespread distribution of photovoltaic systems and the microgrid market’s growth. This study presents a floating photovoltaic system configured as an island microgrid combined with a hybrid power system. The floating photovoltaic system is configured on an idle water body integrated with an existing pumped hydroelectric system. The integration of a current pumped hydroelectric system minimizes a battery energy storage requirement, which compensates for the renewable energy sources’ intermittent power output. We evaluate the optimal power flow of the setup using a reliability index to ensure a stable power supply within the standalone microgrid and maximize the supply power range according to the demand response.

scholarly journals Net-Zero Energy Districts and the Grid: An Energy-Economic Feasibility Case-Study of the National Western Center in Denver, CO, USA

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 638
Author(s):  
Benjamin A. Saarloos ◽  
Jason C. Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Net Zero

Given the enormous impact of buildings on energy consumption, it is important to continue the development of net-zero energy districts. Opportunities exist for energy efficiency and renewable energy on a district level that may not be feasible in individual buildings. Due to the intermittent nature of many renewable energy sources, net-zero energy districts are dependent on the energy grid. The novelty of this work is to quantify and optimize the economic cost and grid independence of a net-zero energy district using the National Western Center (NWC) in Denver, CO, USA as a case study. The NWC is a 100+ ha campus undergoing a major redevelopment process with a planned 170,000 m2 of total building space, an emphasis on sustainability, and a net-zero energy goal. Campus plans, building energy models, and renewable energy performance models of on-site solar, biomass, and thermal renewable energy sources are analyzed in multiple energy scenarios to achieve net-zero energy with and without on-site energy storage. Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is optimized as a function of variables defining the energy and economic relationship with the grid. Discussion herein addresses trade-offs between net-zero energy scenarios in terms of energy load, LCOE, storage, and grid dependence.

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