Sizing and Location of Distributed Generations in Multi-Microgrid
Environment using Jaya optimization technique
Abstract
Distributed Generation (DGs) are emerging as a favorable and
eco-friendly solution for energy production. DG systems typically
consist of small to medium-sized power-generating units, such as solar
panels, wind turbines, fuel cells, or microturbines, which are
integrated into the local power grid or used independently. However,
because renewable energy sources are inherently variable, they pose
challenges and operational difficulties when used as the sole energy
source. To overcome these issues, it’s essential to incorporate energy
storage systems and carefully manage the uncertainties associated with
both energy demand and generation. This paper proposes a structure of
system that connects wind energy, solar (PV), Fuel cell (FC) and Battery
Energy Storage System (BESS) in a Multi-Microgrid (MMG) structure. This
study gives the analysis to address the uncertainties in energy demand,
weather conditions, and cost of energy, optimizing the arrangement of
DGs and BESS within the MMGs. To find the optimal location and sizing of
DGs for the MMG system, the Jaya optimization algorithm is employed. The
use of Jaya optimization has resulted in a reduction of the Net Present
Cost from $451.354 million to $434.256 million and the Levelized Cost
of Energy (LCOE) to $0.267 per kWh, taking into account the
uncertainties in energy demand, generation data, and fluctuating energy
prices. The effectiveness of this approach is confirmed by comparing the
results with those obtained using the GWO algorithm and CCPSO
algorithm,. The Jaya algorithm shows superior performance, achieving
lower total NPC, reduced system size, and a lower LCOE, while also
exhibiting the fastest convergence, making it more accurate and reliable
than the GWO and CCPSO, PSO algorithms.