Models for MATLAB Simulation of a University Campus Micro-Grid

Marco Simonazzi, Nicola Delmonte (), Paolo Cova and Roberto Menozzi
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Marco Simonazzi: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy
Nicola Delmonte: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy
Paolo Cova: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy
Roberto Menozzi: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 16, 1-24

Abstract: This work presents a library of microgrid (MG) component models integrated in a complete university campus MG model in the Simulink/MATLAB environment. The model allows simulations on widely varying time scales and evaluation of the electrical, economic, and environmental performance of the MG. The models include photovoltaic (PV) generation (with MPPT control), battery storage (including charge/discharge control), loads (campus buildings and outdoor lighting), electric vehicle charging stations, and interconnections. The campus MG model is shown to be useful for (i) week-long simulations throughout the year, to analyze seasonal differences; (ii) year-long simulations for the estimation of overall economic and environmental impacts; (iii) MG islanded-mode simulations. The model is an agile tool for planning the deployment and penetration of photovoltaic plants and battery storage, with consideration of economic and environmental (carbon footprint) aspects.

Keywords: electric energy storage; microgrid; modeling; photovoltaic generation; renewable energy; smart grid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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