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A simulation and optimisation study: Towards a decentralised microgrid, using real world fluctuation data

Quiggin, Daniel; Cornell, Sarah; Tierney, Michael; … - In: Energy 41 (2012) 1, pp. 549-559

renewables. A microgrid system including a mix of renewable generation technologies, energy storage and demand response (DR … weather variables. This model allows the exploration of the effects of fluctuations in demand and supply, microgrid scale and …-renewables microgrid system can reduce demand fluctuations and improve energy balance. Peak demand hour fluctuations were reduced by up to …

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Conceptualizing and evaluating best practices in electricity and water regulatory governance

Jarvis, Darryl S.L.; Sovacool, Benjamin K. - In: Energy 36 (2011) 7, pp. 4340-4352

This article presents a preliminary conceptual framework that scholars and analysts can use to evaluate regulatory systems in the provision of water and electricity services. We propose an integrative evaluative framework combining regulatory governance and regulatory substance metrics to assess...

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Electricity securitization in China

Liu, Wei; Wang, J.H.; Xie, Jun; Song, Chang - In: Energy 32 (2007) 10, pp. 1886-1895

This paper discusses the past and the status quo of electricity securitization in China. First, the stranded cost securitization in American electricity industry and the ongoing securitization progress in emerging market countries are investigated, which enlightens the way of electricity...

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Micro-energy markets: The role of a consumer preference pricing strategy on microgrid energy investment

Faber, Isaac; Lane, William; Pak, Wayne; Prakel, Mary; … - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 567-575

, renewable, quality, and local production. These inefficiencies can be best exploited within the structure of a microgrid … facilities of varying size and characteristics to meet the consumer preferences. A stochastic optimization model of a microgrid … of the resulting microgrid would be optimized to meet consumer preferences and minimize economic inefficiency. …

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A mixed-integer linear programming approach for cogeneration-based residential energy supply networks with power and heat interchanges

Wakui, Tetsuya; Kinoshita, Takahiro; Yokoyama, Ryohei - In: Energy 68 (2014) C, pp. 29-46

powers, is investigated by an optimization approach. The target residential energy supply network is based on a microgrid of …

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Study of optimal design of polygeneration systems in optimal control strategies

Menon, Ramanunni P.; Paolone, Mario; Maréchal, François - In: Energy 55 (2013) C, pp. 134-141

The concept of smart grids being developed involves interdependence between the electrical, thermal and material flows. Control strategies are required for the optimal operation of these modern grids. This paper studies the optimal design of multi-node microgrids integrating heat pumps and...

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Operation method study based on the energy balance of an independent microgrid using solar-powered water electrolyzer and an electric heat pump

Obara, Shin’ya; Watanabe, Seizi; Rengarajan, Balaji - In: Energy 36 (2011) 8, pp. 5200-5213

A completely energy-independent microgrid (green microgrid) was examined in this work with the aims of abating … region. The green microgrid consisted of photovoltaics, water electrolyzers, proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEFCs), and …

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Dynamic operation and control of microgrid hybrid power systems

Ou, Ting-Chia; Hong, Chih-Ming - In: Energy 66 (2014) C, pp. 314-323

This paper examines dynamic operation and control strategies for a microgrid hybrid wind–PV (photovoltaic)–FC (fuel …

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An Adaptive Modified Firefly Optimisation Algorithm based on Hong's Point Estimate Method to optimal operation management in a microgrid with consideration of uncertainties

Mohammadi, Sirus; Mozafari, Babak; Solimani, Soodabeh; … - In: Energy 51 (2013) C, pp. 339-348

A probabilistic Energy Management system to optimize the operation of the Micro-Grid (MG) based on an efficient Point …

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Heating, cooling, and electrical load forecasting for a large-scale district energy system

Powell, Kody M.; Sriprasad, Akshay; Cole, Wesley J.; … - In: Energy 74 (2014) C, pp. 877-885

Load forecasting is critical for planning and optimizing operations for large energy systems on a dynamic basis. As system complexity increases, the task of developing accurate forecasting models from first principles becomes increasingly impractical. However, for large campuses with many...

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