Battery Swap Station Participation in Microgrid Unit Commitment

Abstract

In these years, Battery Swap Station (BSS) is suggested as a new aggregator unit which can satisfy Electric Vehicle (EV) users by fast refuelling time and also help distribution system operator by giving more degree of freedom in EVs' load shifting. Really, in MicroGrid (MG) concept with Renewable Energy Sources, BSS enrolment will be more valuable due to power intermittency. But, adding BSS to MG will make Unit Commitment (UC) of MG as a so complex problem. This research paper will solve the defined problem in detail to make BSS presence as a reasonable solution for EVs' demand challenges. In this respect, the issue will be intersected to two layers operational field. Also, batteries lifecycle concerns will be addressed as a key component in decision making over two scenarios. It is a suitable solution for governments who failed in applying EV in their countries.