3D model of dispatchable renewable energy for smart microgrid power system

The goal of this research is to model a 3D simulation used to investigate the performance of a distribution management system (DMS) of a smart microgrid system that integrates renewable energy and energy storage. The simulation reads recorded data of power generations and loads and attempts to balance the supply and demand to sustain a stable and high quality electricity system. The 3D model is designed to provide a user-friendly game-like educational STEM learning environment. The model simulates the integration of renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydro), energy storage, loads (industrial, commercial, and residential), and the distribution management system with resilient control [1][2] in the microgrid power system. The DMS performance is measured by a proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controller and analyzed to verify if it can keep the balance of power supply and demand within the allowable limits while sustaining the quality of electricity. This research monitors the frequency of the system as an indicator of the quality of the electricity. The simulation model is implemented using the Unity 3D development platform with C# scripts controlling the algorithms. Users can explore and learn the function of each element in the system by navigating the scenes from a first-person perspective.