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Improving the energy efficiency of an islanded distribution network using classical and innovative computation methods
- Source :
- Utilities Policy. 40:58-66
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2016.
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Abstract
- The paper presents the analysis of some potentially suitable actions for reducing the energy losses of an islanded Medium Voltage distribution network, with the aim of improving electricity distribution efficiency. For this purpose, four actions are considered: 1) increasing the network's rated voltage; 2) reactive power compensation through static capacitor banks; 3) reactive power compensation through switchable capacitor banks; 4) installation of distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation. The first two measures are typically taken into account by the distribution system operators and can be examined by means of classical design methods, whereas the latter two more innovative actions are tested here using specialized software based on the NSGA-II multi-objective optimization algorithm. The fourth action, expanding distributed PV generation, can be motivated through public or private incentives. It is investigated here using an innovative approach to the optimization problem formulation considering the perspectives of both the utility and the consumer. A case study on a small Mediterranean island real existing network is also presented.
- Subjects :
- GHG emission
Engineering
Mathematical optimization
Optimization problem
Sociology and Political Science
020209 energy
02 engineering and technology
010501 environmental sciences
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Development
01 natural sciences
Compensation (engineering)
law.invention
law
Sustainable development
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
Development3304 Education
Business and International Management
Design methods
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Electric power distribution
business.industry
Photovoltaic system
Electrical engineering
AC power
Settore ING-IND/33 - Sistemi Elettrici Per L'Energia
Capacitor
Energy efficiency
business
Law
Efficient energy use
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 09571787
- Volume :
- 40
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Utilities Policy
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....3d1def0f55f4a24f9a822b7fd6a94f29