Optimal generation scheduling strategy in a microgrid

This paper presents a strategy for optimal generation scheduling in a microgrid. Several small generation units of different type are considered, that is a wind system, a photovoltaic system and a gas engine unit. In order to maximize the use of renewable energy sources (RES) a storage battery is also integrated. Two generation scheduling algorithms are elaborated, either aiming at minimizing the use of fuel based unit or at maximizing the lifetime of the battery. The simulations have been performed in Matlab.