Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems and Microgrids

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems and Microgrids covers the modeling and analysis for each type of integrated and operational hybrid energy system. Looking at the fundamentals for conventional energy systems, decentralized generation systems, RES technologies and hybrid integration of RES power plants, the most important contribution this book makes is combining emerging energy systems that improve micro and smart grid systems and their components. Sections cover traditional system characteristics, features, challenges and benefits of hybrid energy systems over the conventional power grid, the deployment of emerging power electronic technologies, and up-to-date electronic devices and systems, including AC and DC waveforms.

Conventional, emerging and hierarchical control methods and technologies applied in microgrid operations are covered to give researchers and practitioners the information needed to ensure reliability, resilience and flexibility of implemented hybrid energy systems.

Presents detailed contents on emerging power networks provided by decentralized and distributed generation approachesCovers driving factors, photovoltaic based power plant modeling and planning studiesIntroduces hierarchical control methods and technologies applied in microgrid operations to ensure reliability, resilience and flexibility of hybrid energy systems

1. Introduction to Power Systems
2. Centralized Power Generation
3. Distributed Generation and Microgrids
4. Renewable Energy Sources
5. Power Electronics for Hybrid Energy Systems
6. Hybrid RES Power Systems
7. PV Power Plant Planning and Modelling
8. Wind Power Plant Planning and Modelling
9. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Plants
10. Hybrid Energy Storage Systems
11. Electric Vehicles as Source in Grid
12. Control Systems for Hybrid Energy Systems
13. Microgrid Control Technologies