Naslov
New Energy Planning Software for Analysis of Island Energy Systems and Microgrid Operations – H2RES Software as a Tool to 100% Renewable Energy System

Autori
Gašparović, Goran ; Krajačić, Goran ; Duić, Neven ; Baotić, Mato

Izvornik
Computer-aided chemical engineering (1570-7946) 33 (2014); 1855-1860

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
H2RES; microgrid; EV; storage; planning

Sažetak
H2RES energy planning software was created for optimization of microgrid components sizing. Requirements taken into the account during optimization are: local loads, the level of microgrid autonomy from the utility grid, technical characteristics and cost of components, lifetime of equipment, available area and space, impact on the environment. The optimization resides on the past meteorological data for the specific location (wind speed and solar insulation). Procedures for selecting, dimensioning and placing of renewable energy systems (RES) for location-specific microgrids in urban environments are assessed with weather forecasting. The problem of storage systems is the increase in cost of distributed RES, making them, in market terms, less economically viable. This storage characteristic is even more highlighted in microgrids that need sophisticated and costly power electronics and communication systems to manage power flows from various sources to different controllable and uncontrollable loads. It is essential for further deployment of microgrids to ensure its optimal planning and sizing in order to avoid unnecessary costs on one side and on the other to ensure acceptable level of energy supply autonomy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Strojarstvo, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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