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Volume905 PowerSystemProtection,4Volumes
Clean Energy Microgrids
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Shin'ya Obara and Jorge Morel
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Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
1 Origin of cleanenergy systems 1
Shin’ya Obara
1.1 Introduction: origin of clean energy systems 1
1.2 Dynamic operational schedulingfor a microgrid with
renewable energy 2
1.2.1 Introduction 2
1.2.2 Independent microgrid with renewable energy and battery 2
1.2.3 Powerbalance and objective function 5
1.2.4 Analysis method 6
1.2.5 Case analysis 10
1.2.6 Analysis results 11
1.2.7 Conclusions 20
1.3 Operation analysis of microgrids usingan orthogonal array-GA
hybrid method 20
1.3.1 Introduction 20
1.3.2 Analysis methods 22
1.3.3 Case study 29
1.3.4 Analysis results 38
1.3.5 Conclusions 45
Nomenclature 46
References 48
2 Key concepts 51
Shin’ya Obara
2.1 Introduction: key concepts 51
2.2 Dynamic-characteristics analysis of an independent microgrid
with an SOFCtriple combined cycle 52
2.2.1 Introduction 52
2.2.2 System configuration 53
2.2.3 Modelling of equipment 56
2.2.4 System configuration of SOFCtriple combined cycle 62
2.2.5 Analysis conditions 65
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2.2.6 Dynamic-characteristics analysisof an SOFC 67
2.2.7 Dynamic characteristics of SOFCtriple combined
cycle (SOFC-TCC) 68
2.2.8 Conclusions 74
2.3 Performance evaluation of an independent microgrid comprising
an integrated coal gasification fuel cell combined cycle, large-scale
photovoltaics and a pumped-storage power station 74
2.3.1 Introduction 74
2.3.2 Materials and methods 76
2.3.3 Example of the proposed microgrid analysis 89
2.3.4 Results of analysis and discussions 93
2.3.5 Conclusion 98
Nomenclature 100
References 104
3 Control andenergy management system inmicrogrids 109
Wencong Su
3.1 Introduction 109
3.2 Protection and control of microgrids 111
3.2.1 Microgridsprotection 112
3.2.2 Control approach of microgrid control 112
3.3 Energy management aspects of microgrids 117
3.4 Demand responseand demand-side management 118
3.5 Home energy management system 121
3.6 Energy management with SCADA 123
3.7 Supporting infrastructure 125
3.7.1 Smart meters systems 125
3.7.2 Advanced meteringinfrastructure 126
3.7.3 Privacy and security of smart meters 127
3.8 Conclusion and future research trends 129
References 129
4 Storage systemsfor microgrids 135
Shin’ya Obara
4.1 Introduction: storage systems for microgrids 135
4.2 Operation planning for a compound microgrid containing
a PEFCand photovoltaics with prediction of electricity
productionusingGAand NWI 136
4.2.1 Introduction 136
4.2.2 System configurations 136
4.2.3 Analysis method 139
4.2.4 Case analysis 143
4.2.5 Results and discussion 145
4.2.6 Conclusion 152
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4.3 Economic efficiency of a renewable energy-independent
microgrid with energy storage usinga sodium–sulphur battery
or organic chemical hydride 153
4.3.1 Introduction 153
4.3.2 Proposedsystem 154
4.3.3 System components 155
4.3.4 Control method 164
4.3.5 Analysis example 165
4.3.6 Results and discussion 169
4.3.7 Conclusions 175
Nomenclature 176
References 178
5 Reliability andpowerquality 181
Jorge Morel
5.1 Introduction 181
5.1.1 Overview 181
5.1.2 Chapter’s aim and scope 181
5.2 Powerquality 182
5.2.1 What is power quality? 182
5.2.2 Why power quality isimportant? 183
5.2.3 Smart grids and power-quality issues 183
5.2.4 The concept of virtual generator in microgrids 184
5.3 Reliability 187
5.3.1 What is reliability? 187
5.3.2 Interoperability 188
5.3.3 Cybersecurity 189
5.3.4 Flexible operation and self-healing 189
5.3.5 Demand response 190
5.3.6 Smart grids and microgrid standards 190
5.4 Case study 190
5.4.1 Introduction 190
5.4.2 Study system 192
5.4.3 Control strategy 196
5.4.4 Scenario construction 197
5.4.5 Simulation results 198
5.4.6 Conclusion 201
References 202
6 Clean generation inmicrogrids 207
Jorge Morel
6.1 Introduction 207
6.1.1 Overview 207
6.1.2 Chapter’s aim and scope 207
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6.2 Conventional clean generation 208
6.2.1 Wind generation 208
6.2.2 Solar generation 209
6.2.3 Hydro generation 210
6.2.4 Geothermal generation 211
6.2.5 Cogeneration 211
6.3 Unconventional clean generation 212
6.3.1 Bioenergy 212
6.3.2 Ocean energy 213
6.3.3 Waste-to-energy 214
6.3.4 Fuel cell 214
6.4 Case study 215
6.4.1 Introduction 215
6.4.2 System under study 217
6.4.3 Operation strategy 221
6.4.4 Simulation results 223
6.4.5 Conclusion 227
Nomenclature 228
References 229
7 Microgrids inJapan 233
Jorge Morel
7.1 Introduction 233
7.1.1 Overview 233
7.1.2 Chapter’s aim and scope 234
7.1.3 Status before the Fukushima nuclear accident 234
7.1.4 Impact of Fukushima nuclear accident on microgrid
development 234
7.1.5 Author’s personal experience 235
7.2 Current Japan energy policy 235
7.2.1 The Japanese energy sector 235
7.2.2 The Japanese electricity sector 238
7.2.3 New policy followingthe Fukushima nuclear accident 238
7.3 Pilot projects in Japan and abroad 241
7.3.1 Earliest microgrid projects 241
7.3.2 Smart community projects 244
7.3.3 International projects 252
References 254
8 Microgrids inEurope 259
Sergio Rivera and TomasValencia
8.1 Introduction: the European electrical power system 259
8.1.1 General description 259
8.1.2 The transformation of the European power system 260
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8.2 Microgrids research in Europe 261
8.3 Microgrid patents and companies in Europe 263
8.3.1 Microgrids patents in Europe 263
8.3.2 European companies with services onmicrogrids 264
8.4 Current microgridsprojectsin Europe 265
8.4.1 Am Steinweg (Germany) 268
8.4.2 Mannheim-Wallstadt (Germany) 268
8.4.3 AEGmicrogrid in Warstein-Belecke (Germany) 269
8.4.4 Wildpoldsried im Allga¨u(Germany) 269
8.4.5 ISET, Kassel (Germany) 270
8.4.6 Feldheim (Germany) 271
8.4.7 Kythnos (Greece) 271
8.4.8 ICCS-NTUA(Greece) 272
8.4.9 CESIRicerca DER test facility (Italy) 272
8.4.10 University of Genoa –Savona Campus (Italy) 273
8.4.11 EDPswimming pool (Portugal) 274
8.4.12 Factory microgrid (Spain) 274
8.4.13 Atenea (Spain) 275
8.4.14 Labein Experimental Centre (nowTecnalia) (Spain) 275
8.4.15 Centre forAlternative Technology (Wales) 275
8.4.16 UKMicrogrid (England) 275
8.4.17 Isle of Eigg (Scotland) 276
8.4.18 Continuon (The Netherlands) 276
8.4.19 Power Matching City (The Netherlands) 276
8.4.20 Energie Kanton Zu¨rich (EKZ) (Switzerland) 277
8.4.21 Nice Grid(France) 277
8.5 Microgrids perspectives in Europe 278
References 279
9 Microgrids inthe UnitedStates 283
SergioRivera and Miguel Leon
9.1 Introduction: USAelectrical infrastructure 283
9.2 Microgrid research, technology, standards and policy in the USA 285
9.2.1 Microgrid research in the USA 285
9.2.2 Microgrids technology in the USA 288
9.2.3 Clean energy standards and policy inthe USA 291
9.3 Cases of microgrid projects in the USA 293
9.3.1 Microgrid in University of California 298
9.3.2 Fort Carson microgrid 298
9.3.3 Mesa del Sol microgrid 299
9.3.4 Santa Rita Jail microgrid 299
9.3.5 Borrego Springs microgrid 300
9.3.6 Illinois microgrid 300
9.3.7 Hawaii Hydrogen Power Park 302
9.3.8 Kodiak microgrid 302
