A Critical Assessment of Demand Response Programs Applied for Optimal Energy Management in Microgrids
Meenakshi De1, G. Das2, Kamal K. Mandal3, B. Tudu4

1Meenakshi De, Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University Kolkata (West Bengal), India.
2G. Das, Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University Kolkata (West Bengal), India.
3Kamal K. Mandal, Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University Kolkata (West Bengal), India.
4B. Tudu, Assistant Professor, Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University Kolkata (West Bengal), India.
Manuscript received on 04 August 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 August 2019 | Manuscript Published on 05 September 2019 | PP: 344-349 | Volume-8 Issue-2S7 July 2019 | Retrieval Number: B11230782S719/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1123.0782S719
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Abstract: Microgrid Energy Management is done to optimize microgrid performance. Power from Wind Turbines (WT) and Photo Voltaic (PV) modules into a microgrid addresses both factors of environmental concerns as well as sustainable energy production. Point of coupling with utility main grid is disconnected when microgrid functions in autonomous mode and it enhances steady microgrid operation when traditional grids face blackouts. Clean and renewable energy sources being easily affected by variation in weather condition, so taking into account of this uncertainty is essential while formulating power flow problem which can be done through demand response programs. This paper aims to investigate results obtained from research of several researchers scrutinizingly and analyzed critically for optimal energy management in microgrids using demand response programs. This paper also highlights the worthy findings of possible areas of research that would enhance the use of demand side management through demand response programs in microgrids.
Keywords: Demand Response Programs (DRP), Energy Management, Microgrids, Sustainable Energy.
Scope of the Article: RF Energy Harvesting