Operating cost optimization of interconnected nanogrids considering bidirectional effect of V2G and V2H

This paper presents an optimization of total operating cost of an interconnected nanogrid (ING) considering the effect of vehicle to home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G), which helps to minimize the total operating cost. The major objective is to reduce carbon emission, total operating cost and the peak load demand while satisfying the customer preferences of each nanogrid. A mixed integer linear program (MILP) is formulated to solve the economic operation of the ING. Furthermore, case studies are performed to demonstrate the positive impact INGs have on minimizing total operating cost.