Energy Efficiency and Optimal Operation of a Residential Microgrid Based on Demand Side Management Strategy

Integrating renewable energies into the energy mix presents many challenges due to the fluctuating nature of their production. Since controlling the generation side becomes a difficult issue, many efforts are made to manage the energy demand. In this work, a demand-side management approach to regulating energy consumption patterns is examined for a grid-connected residential microgrid. The proposed strategy focuses on optimizing the load profile and promoting energy efficiency practices among consumers. The primary goal is to reduce the cost of energy and maximize renewable energy usage. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy is evaluated through simulations conducted in the Matlab environment. The used data is gathered from living labs set up in the Green & Smart Building Park (GSBP), Benguerir, Morocco. Therefore, the results reveal an optimal load curve, showing impressive monthly energy savings of 59%, along with a remarkable increase in the utilization of renewable energy resources evaluated at 23%.