Sizing methodology for combined renewable energy systems

Jaimie Swartz, Ali Ghofrani, Mohsen Jafari

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Abstract

In this work we develop a process to size the renewable energy system that can power a microgrid community. We begin by collecting the community's varying load, location dependent data, and commercially available generation types. According to rules of thumb and relevant physics equations, we then recommended the quantity and configuration of each generation component. Finally, we combine the design suggestions into a hybrid energy system that is simulated and analyzed in TRNSYS. Hence we have created a sizing methodology that determines the best configuration and type of generation components for a microgrid to achieve net-zero energy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538628904
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 26 2017
Event2017 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2017 - Washington, United States
Duration: Apr 23 2017Apr 26 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2017

Other

Other2017 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period4/23/174/26/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Control and Optimization

Keywords

  • Hybrid energy systems
  • Renewable energy
  • Sizing

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