Reference Framework Based on a Two-Stage Strategy for Sizing and Operational Management in Electrical Microgrid Planning

Fabian Zuñiga-Cortes (), Eduardo Caicedo-Bravo and Juan D. Garcia-Racines
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Fabian Zuñiga-Cortes: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Valle, Cali 760032, Colombia
Eduardo Caicedo-Bravo: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Valle, Cali 760032, Colombia
Juan D. Garcia-Racines: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Valle, Cali 760032, Colombia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 19, 1-27

Abstract: The challenges of today’s energy landscape, marked by the search for sustainable development, the expansion of coverage, and the diversification of the energy matrix, allow for electricity systems focusing on renewable energy resources. Microgrids are considered an efficient paradigm for managing distributed renewable energy generation and providing reliable access to electricity in remote areas where the grid has not been extended. However, their planning is a complex task that requires a thorough understanding of various multi-dimensional aspects and decision-making scenarios to define feasible and sustainable alternatives. In this context, this study presents a new planning framework based on a two-stage strategy. The strategy seeks to optimize the capacity of generation resources, considering the microgrid’s operational knowledge in various scenarios and aspects related to its sustainability. The framework was evaluated through a case of planning a microgrid for a remote community in Vaupés, Colombia, considering the local energy potential and demand requirements. Twenty optimized alternatives were identified based on the best compromise levels achieved for a set of performance criteria in the technical, economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

Keywords: multi-objective optimization; microgrid planning; microgrid sizing; operational management; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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