Experimental results on the economic management of a smart microgrid
- Autori: Cagnano A.; De Tuglie E.; Marcone F.; Porro G.; Dauphin Rasolomampionona D.; Klos M.; Favuzza S.; Zizzo G.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2020
- Tipologia: Contributo in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume
- Parole Chiave: microgrids; economic dispatch; economic analysis; grid-connected operation
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/430796
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to assess economic benefits deriving from the adoption of a smart microgrid. To this end, a case study consisting of 250 houses connected to the distribution network through a MV/LV transformer substation has been investigated and implemented in the experimental microgrid built at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. The analysis has been performed by comparing three different energy providers: the utility grid, the utility grid with the inclusion of non-programmable renewables generators, and the inclusion of such residential loads into a smart microgrid. The obtained results demonstrated that with the adoption of a smart microgrid significant costs savings can be obtained.