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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/C9833F83-AF52-4430-A9CC-54FD3C064787 | ||
| Year | 2020 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Iason-Christos Kalaitzakis, "Optimal power management of residential microgrids with integrated renewable energy sources and plug-in electric vehicles", Diploma Work, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2020 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.86460 | ||
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The rapid development and diffusion of microgrids throughout the main grid has paved the way for new power management strategies to develop. The traditional structure of centralized power generation is being replaced with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), while demand response strategies are introducing better load flexibility. Additionally, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are similarly increasing in popularity, therefore presenting new opportunities and challenges to the grid.Considering the above, the aim of this dissertation is to develop an algorithm that accomplishes optimal operation of a residential household microgrid with a grid-connected EV and rooftop solar panels as the renewable energy source (RES). The algorithm focuses on minimizing the main cost equation through the fmincon function of Matlab, while simultaneously adhering to all the constraints inherent to the above power system. Additionally, multiple different scenarios regarding season, house occupancy and cost of power model are simulated, in order to showcase the effectiveness of the algorithm in a wide variety of environments. The significance of this dissertation is that it clearly illustrates the cost savings that can be achieved through the proper management of EVs and loads in a residential microgrid.
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