Assessment of Optimal Power Generation Mix Considering Extensive Variable Renewable Energy and Nationwide Power Interchange through Tie Lines

2014 ◽  
Vol 188 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryoichi Komiyama ◽  
Saeko Shibata ◽  
Yasumasa Fujii
Author(s):  
Raheel Muzzammel

Microgrid is a decentralized system in which electrical sources and loads are connected in a way that operates normally in connection with and in synchronous with conventional grid. This system has the ability to work autonomously by disconnecting from conventional grid in island mode. Microgrid offers large number of advantages in power system. Among them, integration of renewable energy sources, reliability, two-way power flow and cost effectiveness are the significant merits of microgrids. Besides its advantages, different challenges are associated with the planning, operation and protection of microgrid systems. Safe two-way power flow, reliable switching of renewable energy, optimal power flow, quick isolation of faulty part from healthy system and incorporation of energy mix modeling are the major challenges behind its real time implementation. In this research, comprehensive analysis is carried out on the planning, operation and protection of microgrid model. A test system is developed in Matlab/ Simulink in which solar power source, wind power source and diesel power source are modelled and connected to residential, commercial and industrial loads. Optimal power flow is achieved through Newton’s method. In addition to this, operation of microgrid test system is ensured by the observation of voltage, current and power under steady state and transient conditions of wind based power generation, DC and AC parameters for solar power generation and generation and demand of power in the case of diesel based power generation within acceptable limits. Circuit breakers are installed to ensure protection against faults. Priority is made on the basis of promotion of renewable energy sources. Moreover, realization of microgrid is depicted with its hardware prototype.


Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2171
Author(s):  
Hyeonsu Han ◽  
Junghyuk Ko

Along with the increase in renewable energy, research on energy harvesting combined with piezoelectric energy is being conducted. However, it is difficult to predict the power generation of combined harvesting because there is no data on the power generation by a single piezoelectric material. Before predicting the corresponding power generation and efficiency, it is necessary to quantify the power generation by a single piezoelectric material alone. In this study, the generated power is measured based on three parameters (size of the piezoelectric ceramic, depth of compression, and speed of compression) that contribute to the deformation of a single PZT (Lead zirconate titanate)-based piezoelectric element. The generated power was analyzed by comparing with the corresponding parameters. The analysis results are as follows: (i) considering the difference between the size of the piezoelectric ceramic and the generated power, 20 mm was the most efficient piezoelectric ceramic size, (ii) considering the case of piezoelectric ceramics sized 14 mm, the generated power continued to increase with the increase in the compression depth of the piezoelectric ceramic, and (iii) For piezoelectric ceramics of all diameters, the longer the depth of deformation, the shorter the frequency, and depending on the depth of deformation, there is a specific frequency at which the charging power is maximum. Based on the findings of this study, PZT-based elements can be applied to cases that receive indirect force, including vibration energy and wave energy. In addition, the power generation of a PZT-based element can be predicted, and efficient conditions can be set for maximum power generation.


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