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2021-06-02
Quigley, Kevin, Enslin, Johan H., Nazir, Moazzam, Greenwood, Austin.  2020.  Microgrid Design and Control of a Hybrid Building Complex. 2020 IEEE 11th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG). :51—56.
Microgrids are a promising alternative to the traditional distribution systems due to their highly desirable features, such as, reliability, resiliency, and efficiency. This paper covers the design, simulation, and economic analysis of a theoretically designed modern, mixed-use commercial and residential building on a feeder in Charleston, SC, USA. The designed system is simulated in PSCAD/EMTDC. The system combines a natural gas CHP turbine and generator block set, solar photovoltaics (PV), and a battery energy storage system (BESS). It is planned to provide power through a DC lighting bus and an AC to several different commercial load profiles as well as 40 apartments of varying sizes. Additionally, a comprehensive economic analysis is completed with available or estimated pricing to prove the feasibility of such a project.