Optimal design of a microgrid to maximize electrical power generation at Paragachi and Wildtecsa modeled in Homer Pro
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This document addresses the implementation of electrical microgrids in different locations in response to the need to insert renewable energies in different societies. In the first stage, the energy consumption profile with residential, commercial, or industrial load is characterized, in addition to the construction of the profile by lifting loads and statistical criteria of use and coincidence. In the second stage, the natural resources, wind speed and solar radiation available in two study areas are analysed through the specialized software Homer Pro with latitude and longitude coordinates, later the viability of the renewable electricity generation elements is analysed, and usage is defined. In addition, the use of several renewable generation plants is proposed in order to complement the microgrid in terms of inertia and stability. With the energy demand and the proposed generation resources, architectural alternatives of a potential microgrid are designed for the two selected locations, simulations were carried out for interconnected cases with specific values to an environment and an economic analysis of the implementation, obtaining the feasibility of the micro network. Finally, the results and conclusions obtained indicate the operation of each of the plants, when they work randomly, based on the fact that the use of natural resources such as the sun and the wind are unlimited resources, but they are not They are present at all hours of the day, causing them to look for different ways to produce electrical energy
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Quinteros Flores, J., Yánez, S., Mendoza, G., & Vaca, E. (2023). Optimal design of a microgrid to maximize electrical power generation at Paragachi and Wildtecsa modeled in Homer Pro. I+D Tecnológico, 19(2), 5-14. https://doi.org/10.33412/idt.v19.2.3753
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