Optimization in Renewable Energy Systems

Chapter 1. Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

• Abstract
• 1.1 An Overview of Renewable Energy Systems
• 1.2 Types of Renewable Energy Systems
• 1.3 Economic Aspects of Renewable Energy Systems
• 1.4 Opportunities and Challenges of Renewable Energy Systems Integration
• 1.5 The Need for Optimization Tools to Solve Problems Related to Renewable Energy Systems
• 1.6 Conclusions
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 2. Introduction to Optimization

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Formulation of Optimization Problem
• 2.3 Solution Techniques for Unconstrained Optimization
• 2.4 Solution Techniques for Constrained Optimization and Relevant Applications to Renewable Energy Systems
• 2.5 Conclusion and Discussion
• References

Chapter 3. Optimal Procurement of Contingency and Load Following Reserves by Demand Side Resources Under Wind-Power Generation Uncertainty

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Mathematical Model
• 3.3 Case Studies
• 3.4 Conclusions
• Appendix A : 24-Bus System Test System Data
• Nomenclature
• References

Chapter 4. Optimum Bidding of Renewable Energy System Owners in Electricity Markets

• Abstract
• 4.1 Renewable Energy System Owners in Electricity Markets
• 4.2 Price-Taker Models—MultiStage Stochastic Programming Approach
• 4.3 Price-Maker Models—MPEC Approach
• 4.4 Summary and Conclusion
• 4.5 Appendix: IEEE Reliability Test System
• References

Chapter 5. Impacts of Accurate Renewable Power Forecasting on Optimum Operation of Power System

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Fundamentals of Renewable Power Forecasting Techniques
• 5.3 State-of-the-Art in Renewable Power Forecasting
• 5.4 The Literature on the Contribution of High-Accuracy Renewable Power Forecasts in Optimum Power System Operation
• 5.5 Discussion and Conclusion
• References

Chapter 6. Optimum Transmission System Expansion Offshore Considering Renewable Energy Sources

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Classification of TEP Formulations
• 6.3 Transmission Expansion Planning in Europe
• 6.4 Review of TEP Formulations
• 6.5 Algorithms and Models for Solving TEP
• 6.6 Numerical Simulation
• 6.7 Conclusions and Future Research
• References

Chapter 7. Optimum Sizing and Siting of Renewable-Energy-based DG Units in Distribution Systems

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Renewable-Energy-Based DG Models
• 7.3 Effects of DGs on Distribution Networks
• 7.4 Optimal Placement
• 7.5 Case Study
• 7.6 Conclusions
• References

Chapter 8. Optimum Design of Small-Scale Stand-Alone Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

• Abstract
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Hybrid Energy Systems Modeling
• 8.3 Hybrid Energy Systems Sizing and Optimization
• 8.4 Rural Electrification in a Remote Community
• 8.5 Conclusions
• List of Symbols
• Acknowledgments
• References