MicroGrid DER control including EVs in a residential area

This paper addresses the problem of MicroGrid (MG) management including Electric Vehicles (EV) scheduling in a low voltage residential grid. The methodology uses a deterministic algorithm approach implemented in TOMLAB software. A realistic case study using a 25-bus MG with distributed generation, dispersed storage and EVs is provided to demonstrate the use of this application. The method runs in less than 1 second while minimizing operation costs and improving the benefits of the MG. The potential benefits of storage units are demonstrated when high PV power production is available.