Enhancing microgrid renewable energy integration at SEKEM farmOACSTPCDEI

This study explores the feasibility of implementing a hybrid microgrid system powered by renewable energy sources.Including solar photovoltaics,wind energy,and fuel cells to ensure a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for the SEKEM farm in WAHAT,Egypt.The study utilizes MATLAB/Simulink software to conduct simulations based on sun irradiation and wind speed data.Various control techniques,such as the proportional-integral(PI)controller,Fuzzy Logic Controller for PI tuning(fuzzy-PI),and neuro-fuzzy controllers,were evaluated to improve the performance of the microgrid.The results demonstrate that the Fuzzy-PI control strategy outperforms the alternative control systems,enhancing the overall dependability and long-term viability of energy provision.The hybrid system was integrated with a voltage source control(VSC)and fuzzy PI controller,which effectively addressed power fluctuations and improved the stability and reliability of the energy supply.Furthermore,it provides insightful information on how to design and implement a 100%renewable energy system,with the fuzzy PI controller emerging as a viable method of control that can guarantee the system’s resilience and outperform other approaches,such as the standalone PI controller and the neuro-fuzzy controller.