Abstract
Electric power networks face vulnerabilities from various hazards, including extreme weather and natural disasters, resulting in prolonged outages and service disruptions. This paper proposes prosumer-centric networked electrical microgrids as a solution. EMGs integrate DERs, like SPV panels, WTs, BESSs, and BEVs, to form autonomous microgrids capable of operating independently during grid disruptions. The SMA was used to identify the appropriate allocation of DERs and BEVs to improve the resilience of the system. Prosumers, acting as both producers and consumers, play a crucial role by generating and sharing electricity within the microgrid. BEVs act as mobile energy storage units during emergencies. Load management and demand response strategies prioritize the energy needs for essential facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation during adverse weather. Robust communication and control systems improve the emergency coordination and response. The resilience analysis focused on two case studies: moderate and severe damage, both under varying weather conditions. Simulations and experiments assessed the microgrid performance with different levels of DERs and demand. By testing on the IEEE 69-bus RDS, evaluated the EMGs’ strengths and limitations, demonstrating their potential to enhance distribution grid resilience against natural disasters.
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