Stefania Conti

TL;DR: In this article, an optimization procedure that enables the optimal dispatching of distributed generators and storage systems in a medium-voltage islanded microgrid is presented, where the optimization goal is to minimize the overall microgrid operating cost and the pollutants emission of the programmable generators, assuming that all of the power made available by the renewable generators is either directly injected into the network or stored in order to be subsequently delivered according to the proposed storage units' management strategy.

TL;DR: In this article, Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) and analytical technique are used in this work with a novel utilization of the clearness index probability density function (pdf) to model the solar irradiance using MCS.

TL;DR: In this paper, a radial distribution probabilistic load flow (PLF) program that has been developed by using Monte Carlo techniques has been used to solve the load flow problem in distribution networks with photovoltaic (PV) DG.

TL;DR: In this article, an analysis of the relevant malfunctioning problems that may take place in distribution networks protection schemes in presence of dispersed generation capacity is presented, with reference to unforeseen increase in short circuit currents, lack of coordination in protection schemes, ineffectiveness of line reclosing after a fault using automatic reclosing devices, undesired islanding and untimely tripping of DG interface protections.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an innovative generalized systematic approach and related analytical formulation to evaluate distribution system reliability in smart grids where islanded operation of microgrids helps to improve local and overall reliability.