Optimal Resource Assignment in Hybrid Microgrids Based on Demand Response Proposals

Edwin Garcia (), Alexander Águila, Leony Ortiz and Diego Carrión
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Edwin Garcia: Smart Grid Research Group—GIREI (Spanish Acronym), Salesian Polytechnic University, Quito EC170702, Ecuador
Alexander Águila: Smart Grid Research Group—GIREI (Spanish Acronym), Salesian Polytechnic University, Quito EC170702, Ecuador
Leony Ortiz: Smart Grid Research Group—GIREI (Spanish Acronym), Salesian Polytechnic University, Quito EC170702, Ecuador
Diego Carrión: Smart Grid Research Group—GIREI (Spanish Acronym), Salesian Polytechnic University, Quito EC170702, Ecuador

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 5, 1-16

Abstract: The energy consumption of buildings has been affected by the increase in new loads, which is where emerging technologies have become important. In this sense, microgrids have become a solution that has reduced the loadability of power systems. Thus, the Salesian Polytechnic University in Quito has implemented a hybrid microgrid with three photovoltaic plants (PV), two battery storage systems (BESS), and a connection to the public grid. This research shows a methodology to minimize the energy consumption of the public grid by taking advantage of the existing resources in the microgrid through the allocation of resources and demand management, for which a domotic system based on a z-wave protocol was implemented to monitor and control the loads. The initial state and the state after the implementation of the management equipment were compared, and the reduction of electricity consumption in the public grid was quantified, which was around 63%.

Keywords: microgrid; photovoltaic systems; battery energy storage system; energy indicators; optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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