An Energy Storage Integration Tool for Microgrid Techno-economic Assessment An energy storage integration tool for microgrid techno-economic assessment

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0305

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CIRED 2018 Ljubljana Workshop

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7 - 8 June 2018

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Nikolopoulou, Anastasia, DNV GL, The Netherlands
Francis, Novy, DNV GL, The Netherlands
van der Burgt, Jos, DNV GL, The Netherlands
Scharrenberg, Rick, DNV GL, The Netherlands

Abstract

This paper presents the Energy Storage Integration Tool (ES-IT) that has been developed by DNV GL, which allows for simulation of the behavior of microgrids with Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). ES-IT is a python-based optimization tool that provides practical results for the design of both islanded and grid-connected micro-grids, and for households with ESS. The optimization for system dimensions can be selected for achieving different goals and it allows for more robust and efficient micro-grid architectures to be used. The ES-IT tool enables system developers to design a sustainable microgrid to provide customers in remote areas with cost-effective, sustainable and reliable electric power, focusing on RES and thus minimizing dependency on fossil fuels. In this paper, the tool and its capabilities together with the model inputs and outputs are described. Moreover, a comparative study that has been performed using the ESIT tool for two case studies is presented. Finally, the two projects, SOPRA (Sustainable Off-grid Powerstation for Rural Applications) and CSGRIP (Cellular Smart Grids Platform), within which the ES-IT tool has been developed, used and validated, are discussed.

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AIM

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2018-06-07

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CIRED 2018 Ljubljana Workshop on Microgrids and Local Energy Communities

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https://www.cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/1064
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/30

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2032-9628

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978-2-9602415-1-8