Design and Performance Investigation of a Pilot Micro-Grid in the Mediterranean: MCAST Case Study

This paper discusses the simulation framework developed for an in-campus pilot micro-grid at MCAST, Malta, to enhance its efficiency and reliability. One year of real-time metered data were used arrive load curves, categorize loads as essential non-essential ones, decide domain within MCAST. The potential scenarios modeled observe behavior present status micro-grid, with increased photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity, by using optimum battery storage system a diesel generator suitable capacity finally integrating electric vehicles (EVs) discuss vehicle grid (V2G) operation modes. existing building management (BMS) MCAST was interfaced introduce geographic information (GIS) Building Information Modeling (BIM) developing intelligent 3D model micro-grid. results various case obtained in MATLAB/Simulink environment assess performance Previously formulated key indices (KPIs) that describe financial aspects ecological benefits investigated evaluated. A sensitivity analysis these KPIs shows encouraging cost-competitiveness.