Distributed Energy Resources in Microgrids: Integration, Challenges and Optimization

Distributed Energy Resources in Microgrids: Integration, Challenges and Optimization unifies classically unconnected aspects of microgrids by considering them alongside economic analysis and stability testing. In addition, the book presents well-founded mathematical analyses on how to technically and economically optimize microgrids via distributed energy resource integration. Researchers and engineers in the power and energy sector will find this information useful for combined scientific and economical approaches to microgrid integration.

Specific sections cover microgrid performance, including key technical elements, such as control design, stability analysis, power quality, reliability and resiliency in microgrid operation.

1. Microgrids architectures 2. Distributed energy resources and control 3. Use of agents for isolated microgrids with frequency regulation 4. Su-Do-Ku and symmetric matrix puzzles_based optimal connections of photovoltaic modules in partially shaded total cross-tied array configuration for efficient performance 5. Dynamics of power flow in a stand-alone microgrid using four-leg inverters for nonlinear and unbalanced loads 6. Lithium-ion batteries as distributed energy storage systems for microgrids 7. Impact of dynamic performance of batteries in microgrids 8. Photovoltaic array reconfiguration to extract maximum power under partially shaded conditions 9. Communications and internet of things for microgrids, smart buildings, and homes 10. Communications, cybersecurity, and the internet of things for microgrids 11. Transmission system-friendly microgrids: an option to provide ancillary services 12. Energy management of various microgrid test systems using swarm evolutionary algorithms 13. Development of the synchronverter for green energy integration 14. Power converter solutions and controls for green energy 15. Safety and reliability evaluation for electric vehicles in modern power system networks 16. Load forecasting using multiple linear regression with different calendars 17. Unintentional islanding detection 18. An analysis of the current- and voltage current based characteristics’ impact on relay coordination for an inverter-faced distributed generation connected network 19. On the topology for a smart direct current microgrid for a cluster of zero-net energy buildings 20. Energy-management solutions for microgrids