Decentralized power management of a hybrid microgrid consisting of solar panel and storage device

Abstract

Energy management systems for micro grids (EMS-MG) play an important role for optimized and stable utilizations. Microgrids (MGs) have different types of resources and loads. They can be used as a basic means for achieving improved reliability and serviceability, better power quality, and enhancing the energy efficiency. Decentralized energy management systems for micro grids (DEMS-MG) play a significant role in their optimal and stable operation. In this paper, the proposed strategy for EMS has been implemented for operation of multiple sample microgrids with renewable energy resources alongside the compound power of support such as microturbine and batteries for equalizing the mismatch between power and storage of extra energy when required. The proposed strategy is characterized by concurrent determination of responsive load based on multiagent system alongside genetic algorithm for minimizing the costs related to the microgrid operation, reducing the consumed power of different types of generated loads, and optimal production of each of the generation resources and the storage device present in the microgrid.