Multi-Objective optimal scheduling of energy Hubs, integrating different solar generation technologies considering uncertainty

•Proposing a four-objectives framework for EH optimal energy management.•Multi-objective problem is solved based on Archimedes optimization algorithm.•Examining the effect of solar energy technologies on different parameters of EH.•Considering uncertainty parameters of solar energy technologies, and...

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Published in:International journal of electrical power & energy systems Vol. 161; p. 110198
Main Authors: Eladl, Abdelfattah A., El-Afifi, Magda I., Saadawi, Magdi M., Siano, Pierluigi, Sedhom, Bishoy E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2024
Elsevier
Subjects:
Archimedes optimization algorithm
CO2 emissions
Energy hubs
Energy management
Solar energy
Archimedes optimization algorithm
CO2 emissions
Energy management
Energy hubs
Solar energy
ISSN:0142-0615
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Summary:•Proposing a four-objectives framework for EH optimal energy management.•Multi-objective problem is solved based on Archimedes optimization algorithm.•Examining the effect of solar energy technologies on different parameters of EH.•Considering uncertainty parameters of solar energy technologies, and demands.•Developing power flow of energy networks using Newton-Raphson method. For a few decades, operators of energy systems have sought to achieve appropriate frameworks due to energy crises and rapid growth in energy requirements. In this regard, this study presents a multi-objective optimization model for an energy hub (EH) designed to manage a diverse energy portfolio. The EH receives electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, seawater, and solar energy as inputs, aiming to satisfy electricity, heating, and freshwater demands at the output port while considering a limited available area. The model incorporates the selection of the optimal solar energy technology (photovoltaics, parabolic dish, or parabolic trough collector) through a comprehensive evaluation encompassing technical, economic, and environmental aspects. To achieve optimal scheduling of the EH’s production units, the model factors in forecasts of solar energy availability alongside electrical, heat, and water load demands. The evaluation of the EH’s performance is conducted through a multi-objective framework considering social welfare, CO2 emissions, voltage stability margin (VSM), a newly proposed simplified fast temperature stability index (SFTSI), and a similarly novel simplified fast pressure stability index (SFPSI). The optimization problem is formulated within a MATLAB environment and solved using a multi-objective Archimedes optimization algorithm across five distinct case studies, each characterized by a varying designated area for solar energy generation. The effectiveness of the proposed model and optimization technique is validated through test systems, with the obtained results demonstrating significant improvements compared to a baseline scenario. These improvements include a 36.18% reduction in CO2 emissions, a 14.22% increase in total social welfare, and reductions in the average values of VSM, SFTSI, and SFPSI when incorporating all solar energy technologies.
ISSN:0142-0615
DOI:10.1016/j.ijepes.2024.110198