Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT


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https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.24965

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Microgrids planning methodology, Microgrids operation, HOMER Pro, DIgSILENT

Abstract

Microgrids adoption around all world is increasing with different aims as to integrate renewable generation, providing energy to rural zones, reducing CO2 emissions, or simply as an alternative for energy independence. However, the planning and operation of microgrids can be a challenging task because it involves many economical, technical, environmental aspects. This work presents a methodology for planning and validating a grid-connected microgrid using two well-known software that facilitates the design. The planning process is performed in HOMER Pro to size and select appropriate generation sources, while the possible implementation on a real distribution network is validated in DigSILENT. Numerical results show the optimal sizing process of a grid-connected microgrid for a university campus based on real data and the technical validation based on Colombian regulatory aspects.

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John Barco-Jiménez, Universidad del Valle

John Evert Barco-Jiménez was born in San Juan de Pasto, Colombia in 1984. He received the Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from University of Nariño, Pasto – Colombia, in 2009, and the M.S. degree in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from University of the Andes, Bogotá D.C., in 2013. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Electronic and Electric Engineering at University of Valle, Cali – Colombia.

 

Adrian Córdoba, Universidad CESMAG

Adrian Córdoba was born in San Juan de Pasto, Colombia in 1994. He received the Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from University CESMAG, Pasto – Colombia, in 2021. He is currently working in a research project “Optimal management of an electrical micro-grid based on alternative energy resources adapted to the Colombian context - case study: campus of the University CESMAG.

Edisson Escobar Rosero, Universidad CESMAG

Edisson Escobar Rosero, was born in Tuluá, Colombia in 1984. He received the Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from University of Nariño, Pasto – Colombia, in 2009, and the M.S. degree in Electric Engineering from University of Andes, Bogotá D.C., in 2013. He is currently Auxiliary Professor at University CESMAG

Andres Pantoja , Universidad de Nariño

Andres Pantoja was born in San Juan de Pasto, Colombia in 1976. He received the Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from University Nacional of Manizales, Manizales – Colombia, in 2000, and the M.S. degree in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, in 2008, and the Ph.D. in Engineering, in 2012, from the University of the Andes, Bogotá D.C. - Colombia

Eduardo Francisco Caicedo Bravo, Universidad del Valle

Eduardo Francisco Caicedo Bravo, was born in Túquerres, Colombia in 1960. He received the Bachelor degree in Electric Engineering from University del Valle, Santiago de Cali – Colombia, in 1985, and the M.S. degree in Computer, information and manufacturing systems, in 1993, and the Ph.D. in Industrial Informatics, in 1996, from Polytechnic University of Madrid, Madrid – España. Professor at the University of Valle and Director of the Research Group Perception and Intelligent Systems (PSI).

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2022-03-28

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Barco-Jiménez, J., Córdoba, A. ., Escobar Rosero, E., Pantoja , A. ., & Caicedo Bravo, E. F. . (2022). Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT. Scientia Et Technica, 27(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.22517/23447214.24965

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Vol. 27 No. 1 (2022): Enero-Marzo 2022

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