Performance assessment tool for remote electrical microgrids (PATREM)

T. H.M. El-Fouly, A. B. Eltantawy, M. M.A. Salama

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Abstract

Remote communities mainly rely on diesel for electricity generation. Costs of electricity generation could reach up to 10 times compared to the main electric grid because of the cost of fuel transportation and delivery. With the revolution of smart grid technology, it is possible to quantify the full potential of integrating renewables and smart grid applications to bring real cost savings to these communities. This paper presents details for the Microsoft Excel-based, optimal performance assessment tool for remote grids that has been developed by CanmetENERGY to assess the performance of the electricity grid for remote microgrids and provide a guide for remote microgrid planning.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference
Subtitle of host publicationSmarter Resilient Power Systems, EPEC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages177-184
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781479976645
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Jan 2016
EventIEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2015 - London, Canada
Duration: 26 Oct 201528 Oct 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference: Smarter Resilient Power Systems, EPEC 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityLondon
Period26/10/1528/10/15

Keywords

  • Demand side management
  • Diesel generators dispatch
  • Remote microgrids
  • Renewable resources

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