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  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Micro-grid Operation
  • Optimization Algorithms

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  • Renewable energy integration in distribution networks addresses challenges in remote areas like villages and islands.
  • Distributed generation (DG) from renewables can reduce economic costs, environmental impact, and enhance energy efficiency for low-consumption loads.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve optimal operation management of micro-grids.
  • To consider existing electricity market capacities in micro-grid planning.
  • To ensure reliability of generation resources for cost and pollution reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm.
  • Developed an optimal production power strategy for distributed generation.
  • Focused on minimizing operational costs and environmental pollution.

Main Results:

  • The ABC algorithm effectively determined optimal power output for DG units.
  • Demonstrated significant reductions in economic costs and environmental pollution.
  • Ensured reliable energy supply through optimized micro-grid operation.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal operation management of micro-grids using the ABC algorithm is a viable strategy for remote energy access.
  • The approach successfully balances economic, environmental, and reliability objectives.
  • This method provides a scalable solution for integrating renewables into micro-grids.