Microgrid operation for a low voltage network with renewable energy sources for losses minimisation and voltage control

M. Z.C. Wanik, A. A. Ibrahim, H. Shareef, T. J. Huat

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Abstract

This paper present brief description of a Microgrid development project currently in progress. Initially, then Malaysian renewable energy policy is briefly highlighted. The objective of having Microgrid is discussed. The main components of Microgrid and the technique on how the Microgrid central controller was developed is also explained. The result from simulation study of Microgrid system in the project is presented to demonstrate the workability of the concept. The modeling and simulation is performed in DIgSILENT and MATLAB/SIMPOWERSYSTEM software. The simulation shows quite promising results. The Microgrid controller managed to control the voltage and frequency in both grid connected and islanding mode as well as maintained them within mandatory operational limit of respective operation code in Malaysia. An active power loss is also significantly reduced.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
Subtitle of host publicationChallenges for Future Grids, AUPEC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479987252
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 10 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event25th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2015 - Wollongong, Australia
Duration: Sept 27 2015Sept 30 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: Challenges for Future Grids, AUPEC 2015

Conference

Conference25th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2015
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityWollongong
Period9/27/159/30/15

Keywords

  • coordinated voltage control
  • distributed generation
  • Microgrid
  • renewable energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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