Microgrids: A review on optimal hybrid technologies, configurations, and applications. (26th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaikh, Pervez Hameed; Shaikh, Asadullah; Memon, Zubair Ahmed; Lashari, Amjad Ali; Leghari, Zohaib Hussain
• Is Part Of: International journal of energy research. Volume 45:Number 9(2021)
• Page Start: 12564
• Page End: 12597
• Publication Date: 2021-03-26
• Subjects: carbon emissions -- economic -- environmental -- hybrid microgrid -- renewables -- technical; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Research -- Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1002/er.6666
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-907X

Abstract

Summary: This study aims to provide a comprehensive review about the configurations, operation, and integration of multiple energy sources for microgrid (MG) system. The applications of renewable and non‐renewable energy sources have been discussed and analysed. Similarly, the several control strategies, protection schemes, and communication networks used for MG have been defined to provide a unique and distinct perspective for an optimal and real‐time project. During the review analysis, different used software tools and techniques were observed and applied broadly. However, the most frequently used software and technique are hybrid optimization model for electric renewables (HOMER) Pro and particle swarm optimization algorithm. Additionally, the total global installed capacity for renewable sources is enhanced up to 2588 GW, including 627 GW of PV source, along with the global investment of USD 316.7 Billion on clean energy sources. Furthermore, the least levelized cost of energy for on‐grid and off‐grid hybrid systems using HOMER Pro was found as $0.072 and $0.145/kWh, respectively. Finally, the work has provided thorough study and future directions about MGs to assist engineers and researchers for their upcoming prospects in the field of renewable energy.