Port Louis Microgrid Energy Storage Power Generation System

A zero-carbon port microgrid that integrates carbon capture power plants is proposed to build the green port and promote the achievement of the dual-carbon goal. To achieve the optimal economic operation of the port … A zero-carbon port microgrid that integrates carbon capture power plants is proposed to build the green port and promote the achievement of the dual-carbon goal. To achieve the optimal economic operation of the port …

How can port power systems be transformed into intelligent and sustainable microgrids?

Motivated by the global commitment to net zero, it is necessary to adopt new technologies and strategies to transform traditional port power systems into intelligent and sustainable port microgrids . Ports need to optimize their operations by scheduling port energy supplies and demands to become cleaner and more efficient.

Are renewable port microgrids a promising technology?

Microgrids powered by renewable energy systems are considered a promising technology to achieve this vision , . Our study focuses on the optimal operation of the renewable port microgrids (PMGs), taking into account their unique characteristics, such as diverse renewable energy sources (RES) and load flexibility in the port.

What is a smart port microgrid?

Energy: In the face of ever-increasing energy consumption and costs, a smart port microgrid provides a unique opportunity for integrating the latest smart grid technologies to improve energy functionality and enable advanced management and control of energy consumption , .

How does a port microgrid work?

The port microgrid is equipped with energy storage systems. Each energy storage system can either be charged or discharged subject to its charging/discharging rate as described in (19), (20). The charging/discharge state defined in (21) indicates that only one working mode is allowed at each time segment.

How can a port microgrid optimize energy performance?

In the second stage, the port operator determines the optimal scheduling of the port microgrid with the incorporation of OPS to optimize the port’s energy performance. Simulation results highlight the advantages of the proposed approach compared to the conventional terminal operation scheduling strategy that entirely relies on the utility grid.

What is a port microgrid operator?

In the second stage, acting as the port microgrid operator, the port authority determines the optimal day-ahead scheduling of the container handling activities and operation of port microgrid assets for each time slot. Uncertainty from renewable energy generation and port load forecast is also incorporated in the problem formulation.

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A zero-carbon port microgrid that integrates carbon capture power plants is proposed to build the green port and promote the achievement of the dual-carbon goal. To achieve the optimal economic operation of the port …

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