A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution

Matthew S. Purser; Youakim Kalaani; Rami J. Haddad

doi:10.1109/ISGT.2015.7131781

A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution

Matthew S. Purser
, Youakim Kalaani
, Rami J. Haddad

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Georgia Southern University

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5 Scopus citations

Abstract

Micro-grids are among the basic components in the future distributed generation smart grid systems. The transmission efficiency improvements and the utilization of renewable energy sources are some of the key advantages of using micro-grids in power systems. In this paper, the technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution is discussed and presented. Multiple types of distributed generators were considered including gas-fired generator units, solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, and bio-power systems. Several simulations were conducted using HOMER and a detailed economic analysis of implementing a micro-grid system is presented including recommended actions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479917853
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT.2015.7131781
State	Published - Jun 23 2015
Event	2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015 - Washington, United States Duration: Feb 18 2015 → Feb 20 2015

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Name	2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015

Conference

Conference	2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington
Period	02/18/15 → 02/20/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Scopus Subject Areas

Computer Networks and Communications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

Economic Analysis
HOMER
Micro-grid
Smart Grid

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Purser, M. S., Kalaani, Y., & Haddad, R. J. (2015). A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution. In 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015 Article 7131781 (2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT.2015.7131781

Purser, Matthew S. ; Kalaani, Youakim ; Haddad, Rami J. / A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution. 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. (2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015).

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Purser, MS, Kalaani, Y & Haddad, RJ 2015, A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution. in 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015., 7131781, 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015, Washington, United States, 02/18/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT.2015.7131781

A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution. / Purser, Matthew S.; Kalaani, Youakim ; Haddad, Rami J.
2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. 7131781 (2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015).

Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Conference article › peer-review

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Purser MS, Kalaani Y , Haddad RJ. A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution. In 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2015. 7131781. (2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2015). doi: 10.1109/ISGT.2015.7131781

A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an educational institution

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