Abstract
Due to low daily demand and the remote location from the shoreline, diesel generators dominate the energy supply on these islands, resulting in significant emissions of harmful gases. In this paper, a collaborative planning approach is proposed for a zero-carbon microgrid incorporating wind turbines (WTs), photovoltaic modules (PVs), electrochemical energy storages(EESs), hydrogen energy storages(HESs), and sea water desalination on an independent island. Long-term and short-term energy storage mechanisms, represented by HESs and EESs, respectively, are coordinated to harness the abundant wind and solar energy resources. Additionally, consideration is given to the requirement for sea water desalination to achieve a self-sustained equilibrium of zero-carbon water and electricity for the island’s inhabitants. Illustrative analysis demonstrates that the proposed planning method accounts for the stability and environmental preservation in terms of the planning and operation. This has profound implications for advancing the transformation of the island’s microgrid energy infrastructure, enhancing the utilization of renewable energy, and bolstering the self-sustaining capacity of hydropower resources.
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