Power Spot Microgrid Cluster Optimization

What is a microgrid cluster?

In addition, the microgrid cluster is connected to the superior power grid. In case of power shortage, the microgrid cluster can consider whether to purchase power from the grid or generate power from fuel cells according to the time-of-use （TOU） electricity price.

How to plan and optimize a microgrid cluster based on shared hydrogen storage?

In this paper, a planning and optimization strategy of a microgrid cluster consisting of shared hydrogen storage is proposed. This study is mainly divided into three stages. In the first stage, capacity planning and daily operation optimization of energy storage schemes in different scenarios are carried out through a two-layer optimization model.

What is the optimal operation strategy for Microgrid clusters?

Zhang Zhiyu et al. proposed a two-tier optimal operation strategy for microgrid clusters considering the economy and reliability of the microgrid cluster system [ 9 ]. Yu Hang et al. proposed a scalable and reconfigurable hybrid microgrid clustering architecture and a corresponding decentralized control method [ 10 ].

Which optimization techniques are used to optimize a microgrid?

The study conducts a thorough comparative analysis involving four optimization techniques: Dandelion Algorithm (DA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithm (NOA), and Knowledge Optimization Algorithm (KOA). The evaluation metrics encompass life cycle emissions, the optimal microgrid cost, and customer billing.

Can microgrid clusters reduce the dependence on power grids?

Although the cost of power purchase in Case 2 is lower than that in Case 3, the penalty cost of power failure in Case 2 is much higher than that in Case 3. This shows that the combination of microgrids can maximize the utilization of internal resources of microgrid clusters and reduce the dependence on power grids.

What is the power supply and demand of a microgrid cluster?

Power supply and demand (Case 4). In the case of the microgrid cluster, fuel cell supplementary output is only required from 10:00 to 11:00, and there is no electricity purchase. In addition, the electricity used for hydrogen production and the electricity used for sales has increased.