Browsing Theses by Subject "Microgrid"
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Coordinated Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Renewables Based Microgrids under Uncertainties
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-23)In recent years, the share of renewable energy sources (RESs) has been increasing in the electricity generation mix with a mandate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are released from burning fossil fuels. Indeed, a ... -
Design of a Flexible and Modular Test Bed for Studies on Islanded Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-22)The last two decades in the electric power sector have been increasingly dominated by a rising interest in the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into electric power systems, many of them based on renewable ... -
Developing Models Using Game Theory for Analyzing the Interaction of Various Stakeholders in Energy Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-16)Air pollution, global warming, climate change, and economic development are all reasons for governments around the world to incentivize the development of renewable energy generation technologies and plan for a transition ... -
A Framework For Microgrid Planning Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-10)Microgrids are local energy providers that can potentially reduce energy expenses and emissions by utilizing distributed energy resources (DERs) and are alternatives to existing centralized systems. This thesis investigates ... -
Improved and Practical Energy Management Systems for Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-10)There are many remote communities around the world which do not have interconnection with the power grid because of technical and/or economic constraints, and thus have to manage their energy requirements independently, ... -
Incorporating DFIG-Based Wind Power Generator in Microgird Frequency Stabilization
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-19)Although wind power as a renewable energy is assumed to be an all-round advantageous source of energy, its intermittent nature can cause difficulties, especially in the islanding mode of operation. Conventional synchronous ... -
Modeling and Control of Low-Voltage DC Microgrid With Photovoltaic Energy Resources
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-29)The use of DC microgrids is a promising concept that could improve power system reliability and stability in the future. The advantages of microgrids in general include an increase in energy efficiency through lowered ... -
New Analysis and Operational Control Algorithms for Islanded Microgrid Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-14)Driven by technical, economic and environmental benefits for different stakeholders in the power industry, the electric distribution system is currently undergoing a major paradigm shift towards having an increasing portion ... -
Operational Control and Analysis of a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid
(University of Waterloo, 2018-03-21)In light of the growing demand for electrical power around the globe, the need to increase electrical power generation in order to diminish total carbon emissions has led to the installation of renewable resources to replace ... -
Optimally-Sized Design of a Wind/Diesel/Fuel Cell Hybrid System for a Remote Community
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Remote communities, characterized by no connection to the main power grid, traditionally get their power from diesel generators. Long geographical distances and lack of suitable roads make the fuel transportation difficult ... -
A Study of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Power Transfer Operation in V2G-Equipped Microgrid
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-15)Bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system utilizes the batteries of parked electric-drive-vehicles to provide energy storage and backup services in a power system. Such services in a V2G-equipped microgrid system can be ...