A procedure for day-ahead optimal operation planning of a MicroGrid

The integration of a Micro Grid (MG) in the distribution system requires the development of energy management procedures to provide flexibility to distribution system operators. In this paper, a tool for the day-ahead operation plan of a grid-connected MG, including distributed generators, electrical and thermal loads and storage devices, is proposed. The operation condition of the MG components is optimized by minimizing production and operational costs while satisfying electrical and thermal load demand. The procedure is applied to a test-bed of an experimental MG.