The Economic Design of a Smart Microgrid Considering the Reliability Indices Using the PSO Algorithm

In this study a novel intelligent method is applied to the problem of sizing in a hybrid power system such that the demand of residential area is met and the results are analyzed from the viewpoint of meeting the demand and total costs. This study is performed for Ganje area in north-western Iran. The systems consist of fuel cells, some wind units, some electrolyzers, a reformer, a compressor, an anaerobic reactor and some hydrogen tanks. The system is assumed to be stand-alone and uses the biomass as an available energy resource. Our aim is to minimize the total costs of the system such that the demand is met. PSO algorithm is used for optimal sizing of system’s components.