A Battery-Based Energy Management Approach for Weak Microgrid System
Waseem Akram
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSaneea Zahra
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
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Safdar Raza
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSumayya Bibi
Department of Communication Engineering , Faculty of Electrical Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM , Johor Bahru , 81310 , Johor, Malaysia , utm.my
Search for more papers by this authorMohammad R. Altimania
Department of Electrical Engineering , University of Tabuk , Tabuk , 71491 , Saudi Arabia , ut.edu.sa
Search for more papers by this authorHafiz Mudassir Munir
Department of Electrical Engineering , Sukkur IBA University , Sukkur , 65200 , Pakistan , iba-suk.edu.pk
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Ievgen Zaitsev
Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment , Institute of Electrodynamics , National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine , Prospect Beresteyskiy 56, Kyiv , 57 03680 , Ukraine , nas.gov.ua
Center for Information-Analytical and Technical Support of Nuclear Power Facilities Monitoring , National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine , Akademika Palladina Avenue 34-A, Kyiv , Ukraine , nas.gov.ua
Search for more papers by this authorWaseem Akram
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSaneea Zahra
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
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Safdar Raza
Department of Electrical Engineering , NFC Institute of Engineering & Technology , Multan , 60000 , Pakistan
Search for more papers by this authorSumayya Bibi
Department of Communication Engineering , Faculty of Electrical Engineering , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM , Johor Bahru , 81310 , Johor, Malaysia , utm.my
Search for more papers by this authorMohammad R. Altimania
Department of Electrical Engineering , University of Tabuk , Tabuk , 71491 , Saudi Arabia , ut.edu.sa
Search for more papers by this authorHafiz Mudassir Munir
Department of Electrical Engineering , Sukkur IBA University , Sukkur , 65200 , Pakistan , iba-suk.edu.pk
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Ievgen Zaitsev
Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment , Institute of Electrodynamics , National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine , Prospect Beresteyskiy 56, Kyiv , 57 03680 , Ukraine , nas.gov.ua
Center for Information-Analytical and Technical Support of Nuclear Power Facilities Monitoring , National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine , Akademika Palladina Avenue 34-A, Kyiv , Ukraine , nas.gov.ua
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The conversion loss is the significant challenge due to the usage of multiple converters at different stages of a power distribution system. These stages include distribution of energy, energy storage, grid integration, and energy demand management. The conversion losses at each stage adversely impacts the performance of the power system, especially toward energy conservation if efforts are made toward it. To address this, a novel microgrid (MG) energy management scheme is introduced to mitigate conversion losses in distribution systems specifically under weak MG environment. This scheme employs a sophisticated control algorithm that assesses the potency of power available on the DC side before initiation of the conversion process. Conversion is executed only when available power meets the specific level. Otherwise, it is diverted and stored in a battery bank to prevent high losses. In this scenario, the AC loads are supplied by the utility grid while solar and battery bank catered the DC loads. The conversion process is selectively activated, prioritizing its use during indispensable circumstances. By optimizing conversion losses, this work reduces the energy prices by 1.95%. The proposed scheme guarantees economical deployment and affordability because of its effectiveness in a weak MG environment, thus promoting sustainable energy resources.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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