A Model-Based Parametric of a Large-Scale Hybrid Microgrid with Battery Storage Supplying a Residential Load

Abstract

In this paper, a dynamic simulator of a solar-wind microgrid with batteries is developed to meet the energy needs of a habitat. The paper attempts to formulate accurate models for the system components, show the ways for performance testing, and account for the techno-economic considerations. Two indicators are developed based on parametric sensitivity algorithm: 1) loss of power supply probability as technical indicator and 2) levelized cost of energy as economic indicator. An energy management system has been developed to share power between the load and the battery. Data collection, energy resource evaluation, load profile study, and sensitivity testing are performed via a dynamic simulator. The results of the sensitivity analysis are necessary to determine the ranges of the decision variables of the hybrid microgrid to use them in the optimization process.