Online Algorithms for Optimal Energy Distribution in Microgrids (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

Presenting An Optimal Energy Distribution Strategy For Microgrids In A Smart Grid Environment, And Featuring A Detailed Analysis Of The Mathematical Techniques Of Convex Optimization And Online Algorithms, This Book Provides Readers With Essential Content On How To Achieve Multi-objective Optimization That Takes Into Consideration Power Subscribers, Energy Providers And Grid Smoothing In Microgrids. Featuring Detailed Theoretical Proofs And Simulation Results That Demonstrate And Evaluate The Correctness And Effectiveness Of The Algorithm, This Text Explains Step-by-step How The Problem Can Be Reformulated And Solved, And How To Achieve The Distributed Online Algorithm On The Basis Of A Centralized Offline Algorithm. Special Attention Is Paid To How To Apply This Algorithm In Practical Cases And The Possible Future Trends Of The Microgrid And Smart Grid Research And Applications. Offering A Valuable Guide To Help Researchers And Students Better Understand The New Smart Grid, This Book Will Also Familiarize Readers With The Concept Of The Microgrid And Its Relationship With Renewable Energy. Introduction -- System Model And Problem Formulation -- Online And Offline Algorithms -- Distributed Online Algorithm -- Communication Protocols -- Future Work And Open Problems. By Yu Wang, Shiwen Mao, R. Mark Nelms. Preface; Contents; Acronyms; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Smart Grid--The Future Power Grid; 1.2 Smart Grid Infrastructure; 1.2.1 Smart Power System; 1.2.2 Information Technology; 1.2.3 Communication System; 1.3 Smart Grid Applications; 1.3.1 Fundamental Applications; 1.3.2 Emerging Applications; 1.3.3 Derived Applications; References; 2 Centralized Online Algorithm for Optimal Energy Distribution in Connected Microgrid; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Problem Statement; 2.2.1 System Model; 2.2.2 Problem Formulation; 2.3 Offline Algorithm; 2.4 Online Algorithm Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Introduction....Pages 1-29 Centralized Online Algorithm for Optimal Energy Distribution in Connected Microgrid....Pages 31-61 Distributed Online Algorithm for Optimal Energy Distribution in Connected Microgrids....Pages 63-85 Open Problems of Energy Management in Microgrids....Pages 87-91