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
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/TD-ASIA.2009.5356836
