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Optimal Energy Resource Allocation in Isolated Micro Grid with Limited Supply Capacity
Anuebunwa, Ugonna Mokryani, Geev
Anuebunwa, Ugonna
Mokryani, Geev
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2021-09
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An isolated micro-grid network with limited generating capacity would most likely, end up having operational challenge either due to increasing number of customers, or introduction of new loads onto the network. This is in view of an observed scenario especially in developing countries whereby as load demand increases, installed PV capacity often do not receive commensurate expansion. So, in order to prevent network failure, each user can be allocated certain amount of limited power supply which should not be exceeded. These allotments are dynamic, and they vary at regular time intervals every day depending on their historic load profile data. This work is therefore based on managing power supply from a PV-source operating as an isolated micro-grid with storage capabilities. A power supply scheduling mechanism is introduced which allocates maximum power capacity for every user. Hence communities detached from the grid can enjoy electricity despite shortfalls in power supply capacity. The obtained results evaluated under three scenarios show that allocating energy limits to each user depends on the current capacity of the battery as well as the forecast load demand. This allotment is enforced using variable circuit breakers whose cut-off point is varied based on the prevailing energy demand and supply requirements.
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Anuebunwa U and Mokryani G (2021) Optimal Energy Resource Allocation in Isolated Micro Grid with Limited Supply Capacity. International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST). 6-8 Sep 2021. Vaasa, Finland.
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