Can microgrids be developed in remote areas of the Algerian Sahara?

This paper presents a model and simulation for the development of microgrids in remote areas of the Algerian Sahara, including micro power plants, photovoltaic panels, wind farms, diesel energy and storage facilities. The climate of the Algerian Sahara, located on both sides of a tropical region, is hot, sunny and arid.

What is a microgrid (MG)?

In the last decade the microgrid (MG) has been introduced for better managing the power network. The MG is a small power network with some energy sources such as distributed generations (DGs). The place and capacity of distributed energy units have a positive impact on the efficiency of the MG.

What are the challenges of a microgrid system?

However, this system faces technical and economic challenges, and some of the most important problems include: The concept of distributed generation has led to the creation of the stand-alone microgrid, which provides small communities with the best possible power supply and allows connection to the main grid through flexible power regulation

Why are microgrids used in the power network?

A sample microgrid with its connections. Hence, MGs are utilized in the power network for improving the local reliability and flexibility of electric power systems so that the total grid is operated efficiently if each of MGs is managed and operated optimally.

Can a microgrid network use wind and solar power?

Finally, Borhanazad et al. used the multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm to create a microgrid network plan that uses wind and solar power as the main energy sources, a battery bank to store any excess energy produced, and a diesel generator for emergency situations.

What is the energy management strategy for a hybrid microgrid system?

The energy management strategy for the proposed hybrid microgrid system. The proposed energy management system in this work includes four modes of controlling the system’s behavior in response to changes in energy supply and demand. 1.