Coordinated Operation of the Constituent Components of a Community Energy System to Maximize Benefits While considering the Network Constraints

Table 1

System operation cases.

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Mode 1

(i) Power flow towards the grid

(ii) Excess renewable power generation is sold to the grid

(iii) The power sold to the grid () is obtained from the minimum power value from , and

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Mode 2

(i) Power flow from the grid to the community

(ii) Additional power is purchased from the grid

(iii) The amount of power purchased from the grid is

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Mode 3

(i) Not a valid operating condition

(ii) Reduce power flow in the cable by shifting smart appliances; this will revert to Modes 1 or 2.

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