Dealing with Uncertainty in PV-powered Microgrids: An Optimal Corrective Approach

Abstract

With the aim of increasing the penetration of renewables in the energy matrix, microgrids could play a major role. However, microgrids powered by renewable energy sources bring along a higher level of uncertainty, derived from the stochastic nature of this type of energy sources. The fact of having an uncertain production along with the usually-uncertain consumption in this type of electric systems, poses different challenges for their management in terms of power quality, planning and scheduling, among others. This work presents an approach to deal with this uncertainty in a PV-powered microgrid, particularly for its energy management, with the aim to improve its performance.