Study and analysis of a small scale micro-grid using renewable energy resources

In Bangladesh utilization of renewable energy sources (RES) is very necessary to meet up the excessive energy demand. With available weather and technical data, a proper simulation tool can be helpful to utilize locally available RES in on-grid and off-grid areas. This paper presents modeling and the analysis of a small scale micro-grid system for community purpose in the rural and remote areas. A simulation tool `mGrid_2014a´ has been developed which can be used to analyze how RES can be effectively used to meet the community demand. Besides Solar and Wind, Biomass energy has been considered as a useful alternative source. Finally the model has been checked with locally available weather and RES data for the Saint Martin´s Island, Bangladesh.