TY - GEN
T1 - Analysis, modeling, and simulation of autonomous microgrids with a high penetration of renewables
AU - Giacomoni, Anthony M.
AU - Goldsmith, Steven Y.
AU - Amin, S. Massoud
AU - Wollenberg, Bruce F.
PY - 2012/12/11
Y1 - 2012/12/11
N2 - Autonomous microgrids are operated and coordinated by intelligent automatic controls without any reliance on human intervention. In this paper, a simulation framework utilizing sequential Monte Carlo simulations is developed to investigate the performance of autonomous microgrids that have the ability to interconnect to achieve adequate load service. Detailed models of the various microgrid components and interconnection policies implemented are provided. In order to minimize the exposure of each microgrid to vulnerabilities, it is also desired that the number of interconnections be minimal. Using the developed framework, various simulation scenarios are explored. Results show the impact of storage capacity, intermittent distributed energy resources (DERs), and the ability to interconnect occasionally with other microgrids on each microgrid's security and reliability as measured using standard risk indices.
AB - Autonomous microgrids are operated and coordinated by intelligent automatic controls without any reliance on human intervention. In this paper, a simulation framework utilizing sequential Monte Carlo simulations is developed to investigate the performance of autonomous microgrids that have the ability to interconnect to achieve adequate load service. Detailed models of the various microgrid components and interconnection policies implemented are provided. In order to minimize the exposure of each microgrid to vulnerabilities, it is also desired that the number of interconnections be minimal. Using the developed framework, various simulation scenarios are explored. Results show the impact of storage capacity, intermittent distributed energy resources (DERs), and the ability to interconnect occasionally with other microgrids on each microgrid's security and reliability as measured using standard risk indices.
KW - Distributed Energy Resources
KW - Microgrids
KW - Monte Carlo Simulations
KW - Power Systems
KW - Smart Grids
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84870581285&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=84870581285&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6343942
DO - 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6343942
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84870581285
SN - 9781467327275
T3 - IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
BT - 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES 2012
T2 - 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PES 2012
Y2 - 22 July 2012 through 26 July 2012
ER -