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Design and Analysis of A 5MW Grid System: A Case Study of Enugu Metropolis
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Power System Engineering
Abstract
This study presents the design, simulation, and performance evaluation of a 5MW microgrid for Enugu, Nigeria, aimed at delivering a sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective power solution. The proposed microgrid integrates solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and diesel generators, with grid interconnection to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Detailed MATLAB/Simulink simulations were conducted to assess system performance under varying load demands and renewable energy availability. The results demonstrate the microgrid?s capability to maintain voltage and frequency stability, optimize power generation, and effectively manage dynamic load requirements. Variability in renewable generation, grid disturbances, and system losses were mitigated through advanced control strategies, energy storage optimization, and load-balancing techniques. The study also provides recommendations for optimal renewable resource allocation, enhanced energy storage deployment, smart inverter integration, and economic feasibility, including pilot implementation and funding strategies. The findings underscore the 5MW Enugu Microgrid as a resilient, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable solution to meet the region?s increasing electricity demand while promoting renewable energy adoption.
Keywords
Microgrid, Wind Power, Stability, MATLAB/Simulink, Power, Generation
How to cite this paper
@article{1710891,
author = {Ogboh V. C., Anionovo U. E., Ezendiokwelu C. E., Oyiogu D. C., Nwobu C. C},
title = {Design and Analysis of A 5MW Grid System: A Case Study of Enugu Metropolis},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2020},
volume = {3},
number = {9},
pages = {515-524},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710891.pdf},
abstract = {This study presents the design, simulation, and performance evaluation of a 5MW microgrid for Enugu, Nigeria, aimed at delivering a sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective power solution. The proposed microgrid integrates solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and diesel generators, with grid interconnection to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Detailed MATLAB/Simulink simulations were conducted to assess system performance under varying load demands and renewable energy availability. The results demonstrate the microgrid?s capability to maintain voltage and frequency stability, optimize power generation, and effectively manage dynamic load requirements. Variability in renewable generation, grid disturbances, and system losses were mitigated through advanced control strategies, energy storage optimization, and load-balancing techniques. The study also provides recommendations for optimal renewable resource allocation, enhanced energy storage deployment, smart inverter integration, and economic feasibility, including pilot implementation and funding strategies. The findings underscore the 5MW Enugu Microgrid as a resilient, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable solution to meet the region?s increasing electricity demand while promoting renewable energy adoption.},
keywords = {Microgrid, Wind Power, Stability, MATLAB/Simulink, Power, Generation},
month = {March},
}