Distribution of renewable energy through the energy internet: A routing algorithm for energy routers

Dijo P. Koottappillil; Raj M. Naidoo; Nsilulu T. Mbungu; Ramesh C. Bansal

Energy Reports (Dec 2022)

Distribution of renewable energy through the energy internet: A routing algorithm for energy routers

Dijo P. Koottappillil,
Raj M. Naidoo,
Nsilulu T. Mbungu,
Ramesh C. Bansal

Affiliations

Dijo P. Koottappillil: Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Raj M. Naidoo: Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Nsilulu T. Mbungu: Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author at: Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
Ramesh C. Bansal: Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8
pp. 355 – 363

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Fossil fuels are rapidly running out, and with the demand for environmentally friendly energy sources increasing, power grids are looking for distributed power generation-based renewable resources. The distribution of these energy sources is significantly linked to the development of smart microgrids, which are also extensively connected with the energy internet. This paper explores the energy internet operation, focusing on developing a routing algorithm for an energy router. The energy routing algorithm is further substantiated with the aid of simulations. This algorithm can find all the paths available for energy transmission between two nodes and selects the track with the most negligible losses as the path for transmission. All the possible routes are displayed along with the losses associated with each direction to ensure that the approach with the lowest losses is taken. The algorithm is also tested for 24 h at an hourly interval to observe the change in power transmitted on the system.

Published in Energy Reports

ISSN: 2352-4847 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/energy-reports/

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