smartie2076
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2 years ago Task 1: Mini-grid model. The model optimizes the generation and dispatch of various hybrid energy systems as well as simulates the energy consumption behavior of healthcare facilities (daily and yearly?).
Offgridders requires data in 1-hour steps, but you can simulate any number of days between 1 and 365. I recommend yearly consumption behaviour to cover renewable seasonalities.
Are the assets available in Offgridders sufficient for your analysis (1 PV, 1 Storage, 1 Wind, 1 Grid connection, 1 Diesel Generator)?
Thus, a new feature is required for the Off-gridders to enable the model to satisfy the energy consumption behavior of hospitals as follows: first, the model must distinguish between two types of loads: critical and non-critical loads. Second, when a dispatch optimization occurs the model must prioritize the critical load. While the non-critical load is still important for assessing and limiting the cost of a backup power system. Thus, we must be able to execute load scenarios on non-critical loads (e.g., 0%, 50%, etc.)
Clear outline, we should discuss in https://github.com/rl-institut/offgridders/issues/162 how to implement this.
Finally, how to deal with excessive energy inside the hospitals need to be discussed and put in place such a feature to the model (e.g. consider only an off-grid and store energy for charging batteries or think about a mini-grid that supplies surrounding communities etc.).
TBD, discuss this based on an examplary simulation
Task 2: Multi-criteria model. Further work to the already existing multi-criteria feature within the model through including new dimensions (humanitarian, security, health, etc.)
You should get to know the MCA features of Offgridders better. There is also a publication about this feature available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344035117_Multicriteria-based_methodology_for_the_design_of_rural_electrification_systems_A_case_study_in_Nigeria
I can connect the two of you, if there are any follow-up questions regarding this.
Task 3: Budget model: enables decision-makers to distribute their budget. Assuming an NGO owns a budget e.g. 1 million Euros, then the model shall be able to distribute this amount of money over XX-optimized facilities.
I propose a post-processing algorithm for this.
Dear @smartie2076, please find a brief description of the energy model for powering healthcare facilities to be developed.
Objective: The main objective of the research work is to develop an off-grid energy model that bridges between techno-economic optimization, socioeconomic system dynamics, and a heuristic choice of resource allocations. The model includes three sub-models: mini-grid model, multi-criteria model, and budget model.
To do so, three main tasks or work packages shall be carried out as follows:
Task 1: Mini-grid model. The model optimizes the generation and dispatch of various hybrid energy systems as well as simulates the energy consumption behavior of healthcare facilities (daily and yearly?). Thus, a new feature is required for the Off-gridders to enable the model to satisfy the energy consumption behavior of hospitals as follows: first, the model must distinguish between two types of loads: critical and non-critical loads. Second, when a dispatch optimization occurs the model must prioritize the critical load. While the non-critical load is still important for assessing and limiting the cost of a backup power system. Thus, we must be able to execute load scenarios on non-critical loads (e.g., 0%, 50%, etc.) Finally, how to deal with excessive energy inside the hospitals need to be discussed and put in place such a feature to the model (e.g. consider only an off-grid and store energy for charging batteries or think about a mini-grid that supplies surrounding communities etc.).
Task 2: Multi-criteria model. Further work to the already existing multi-criteria feature within the model through including new dimensions (humanitarian, security, health, etc.)
Task 3: Budget model: enables decision-makers to distribute their budget. Assuming an NGO owns a budget e.g. 1 million Euros, then the model shall be able to distribute this amount of money over XX-optimized facilities.
Attached please find an energy model framework. Mini-grid model_sketch.pptx Thank you. cc @catcad