Incorporation of Renewable Generation and Segmentation of Electric Networks

Abstract

In the present work, a methodology is developed that facilitates the transition from a traditional centralized electrical network to an electrical network configuration based on microgrids. Generators are incorporated by injecting power into strategic positions of the network. In addition, starting from the topology of a centralized radial network, microgrids are delimited with the purpose of granting them the greatest capability to work in isolation. This optimization is implemented considering the minimization of network losses and maximization of the potential autonomy of the obtained microgrids. To develop the proposed methodology, simulated annealing is used as a metaheuristic optimization algorithm