TY - GEN
T1 - Optimal operation of microgrids in the Colombian energy market
AU - Correa, Carlos Adrian
AU - Bolaños, Ricardo Andres
AU - Garces, Alejandro
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - A microgrid is a secondary (low voltage) network capable of supplying part or all the power needed by the connected users. It is composed by solar panels, energy storage devices, diesel plants, microturbines, and all other distributed generation technologies available for connecting to the low voltage grid. As a relatively new trend, there is still a need for developing analysis in different fields related to the topic. This paper investigates the optimal operation of a microgrid in the Colombian energy market. In this specific work, the microgrid consists on solar panels, energy storage devices, and a microturbine. A linear programming algorithm is proposed for the optimal operation of the microgrid during a 24h period. Results are promising and demonstrate the advantages for the end users and the distribution network.
AB - A microgrid is a secondary (low voltage) network capable of supplying part or all the power needed by the connected users. It is composed by solar panels, energy storage devices, diesel plants, microturbines, and all other distributed generation technologies available for connecting to the low voltage grid. As a relatively new trend, there is still a need for developing analysis in different fields related to the topic. This paper investigates the optimal operation of a microgrid in the Colombian energy market. In this specific work, the microgrid consists on solar panels, energy storage devices, and a microturbine. A linear programming algorithm is proposed for the optimal operation of the microgrid during a 24h period. Results are promising and demonstrate the advantages for the end users and the distribution network.
KW - Colombian energy market
KW - Microgrids
KW - energy storage
KW - optimization
KW - photovoltaic systems
KW - renewable energy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84869402508&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/TDC-LA.2012.6319106
DO - 10.1109/TDC-LA.2012.6319106
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84869402508
SN - 9781467326711
T3 - Proceedings of the 2012 6th IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution: Latin America Conference and Exposition, T and D-LA 2012
BT - Proceedings of the 2012 6th IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution
T2 - 2012 6th IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution: Latin America Conference and Exposition, T and D-LA 2012
Y2 - 3 September 2012 through 5 September 2012
ER -