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Integration of Renewable Energy Resources in Microgrid
Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
- 1 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
- 2 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
- 3 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
- 4 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Energy and Power Engineering·Volume 07 (2015)·Pages 12–29·Published 15 January 2015·DOI10.4236/epe.2015.71002
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Abstract
Microgrid is a new concept in power generation. The Microgrid concept assumes a cluster of loads and micro sources operating as a single controllable system that provides both power and heat to its local area. Not much is known about Microgrid behavior as a whole system. Some models exist which describe the components of a Microgrid. In this paper, model of Microgrids with steady state and their transient responses to changing inputs are presented. Current models of a fuel cell, microturbines, wind turbine and solar cell have been discussed. Finally a complete model built of Microgrid including the power sources, their power electronics, and a load and mains model in MATLAB/Simulink is presented.
KeywordsMicrogridDiesel EngineFuel CellMicroturbinesWind TurbinePhotovoltaicGenetic Algorithms
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