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Practical prototype for energy management system in smart microgrid considering uncertainties and energy theft
Mohammed A Saeed1,2, Bishoy E Sedhom3, Abdelrahman S Elbaghdadi1
1Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El-Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Scientific Reports
|November 27, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a smart microgrid energy management system that detects electricity theft and cuts costs by 48.45% using demand response and the Al-Biruni earth radius optimization algorithm.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Energy Systems
Background:
- Conventional electrical grids suffer from reliance on fossil fuels and electricity theft.
- Smart microgrids offer a solution to improve grid efficiency and security.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a smart microgrid energy management system prototype.
- To address electricity theft and optimize energy consumption through demand response.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a smart microgrid energy management system with SCADA monitoring.
- Utilizing time-of-use pricing and the Al-Biruni earth radius (BER) optimization algorithm for load distribution.
- Integration of sensors and a mobile application for user interaction and control.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated reduction in electricity expenditures by up to 48.45% through load shifting.
- Successfully detected energy theft, quantifying it at 1199 W.
- Validated the effectiveness of the BER optimization algorithm in managing decentralized power generation and battery storage.
Conclusions:
- The proposed smart microgrid system effectively reduces costs and combats electricity theft.
- The Al-Biruni earth radius optimization algorithm enhances energy management efficiency.
- The system empowers consumers with greater control over energy usage.
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