[CCoE Notice] PhD defense announcement - Saurav Sharma

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[Dissertation Defense Announcement at the Cullen College of Engineering]
Power Generation Planning Addressing the Critical Issues in Renewable Energy for Carbon Management
Leading the Transition to a Low Carbon World
Saurav Sharma

May 6, 2022 8am - 10am (CST)
Location: E 421 Engineering building 2, Dean's conference room
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Committee Chair:
Dr. Suresh K. Khator

Committee Members:

Gino Lim, Taewoo Lee, Ronald Hoppe, and Harish S. Krishnamoorthy

Abstract

Wind, Solar PV, Solar thermal, geothermal, and bioenergy are some of the distributed energy sources (DERs) that are shaping the renewable revolution. Broadly guessing, the dependence on the weather (wind and sunshine) is very important for renewable generation. Because of the uncertainties present in renewable generation, energy storage has become another challenging and complex issue for electrical utilities. Factors like reliability and efficient use of renewable encourage the use of battery reserves. But battery reserves come with a high maintenance cost. To address the critical issues present in the energy sector, a combined mathematical model of optimal reserve dispatch having volatility in wind conditions and its corresponding generation has been presented for liberalized electricity markets. Specifically, efficient planning and scheduling of energy resources have become a priority for both energy market players and prosumers. To simulate the volatility, three scenarios have been presented in the first part. The flow of power has become multi-directional and decentralization is taking place for production units at the grid level. Microgrid architecture is playing a significant role in meeting the growing changes. Prosumers are getting more freedom and rights in terms of energy use. Thie second part of the dissertation throws light and discusses a model for a microgrid architecture incorporating the role of aggregators and renewable sources on the prosumer side, working together to optimize configurations and operations.

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