A Study of Real-Time Human Machine Interface for Scheduling Smart Microgrids

Abstract

Due to the growing energy demand it is necessary to move towards renewable or green sources for power generation. Nowadays local production through renewable sources like PV, and wind is increasing every day. Microgrids are small power systems that are connected to such local networks. The concept of a smart microgrid is introduced to monitor and control the microgrid with help of advanced technologies. The commercial aspects regarding power exchanges are extremely important. A microgrid can operate in both grid-connected and islanded modes. The optimal performance of the microgrid can be achieved only by generation scheduling. A microgrid also supplies ancillary services (power services) to the grid. Depending on the selected model the microgrid management is rarely influenced by these activities. This control and management is easy with Human Machine Interface (HMI) as it is user-friendly and it can give a lot of information. This paper presents a real-time HMI that is industrial-based and is designed for scheduling smart microgrids. The panel for different functions of microgrid has been explained and a pictorial view has been presented. Also, various work done in scheduling smart microgrids has also been discussed.