• DocumentCode
    2719098
  • Title

    Optimization of a microgrid investment and operation: Energy saving effects and feasibility of ancillary service provision

  • Author

    Asano, H. ; Bando, S.

  • Author_Institution
    Central Res. Inst. of Electr. Power Ind., Komae, Japan
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    26-30 Oct. 2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    4
  • Abstract
    This paper analyzes energy saving effects of a combined heat and power (CHP)-based microgrid by an optimal sizing of energy supply system and optimal planning method. We also present economic feasibility and potential amount of reserve provision by microgrids.
  • Keywords
    cogeneration; distributed power generation; power generation economics; power generation planning; ancillary service provision; combined heat and power microgrid; economic feasibility; energy saving effects; energy supply system; microgrid investment; optimal planning method; Cogeneration; Costs; Design methodology; Engines; Environmental economics; Investments; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Power system planning; Renewable energy resources; Ancillary service; CHP; Microgrid; Optimal planning;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition: Asia and Pacific, 2009
  • Conference_Location
    Seoul
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-5230-9
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-5230-9
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/TD-ASIA.2009.5356836
  • Filename
    5356836