Optimal economic load dispatch in smart grids considering uncertainty

Oliver Dzobo, Ahmed Mokhtar Shehata, Chukwuma Leonard Azimoh

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Abstract

This paper presents a probabilistic model for optimal economic load dispatch problem to address integration of renewable energy resources into conventional power system network grid. The power generated from the solar photovoltaic (PV) array unit and load demand are recognised as random variables with given probability distribution functions. The economic load dispatch objective function is converted into an equivalent deterministic model. An iterative procedure is used to select the input values of load demand and solar PV power generation from their respective probability distribution functions. Quadratic programming technique is applied to solve the transformed deterministic model. The proposed methodology yields the probability distributions of each power generation unit cost and its respective amount of power generation. A case study is used to illustrate the applicability of the proposed methodology. Results show that the proposed approach can provide more power system management information to the power system operators and/or planners and therefore enable better decision making.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE AFRICON
Subtitle of host publicationScience, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017
EditorsDarryn R. Cornish
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1277-1282
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538627754
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2017
EventIEEE AFRICON 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 18 Sept 201720 Sept 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE AFRICON: Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017

Conference

ConferenceIEEE AFRICON 2017
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period18/09/1720/09/17

Keywords

  • Load demand
  • Probability distribution function
  • Solar photovoltaic
  • Stochastic optimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications

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