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Abstract
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Multiple microgrid (MMG) operation concept of community microgrid (MG) provides enhanced resiliency and reliability
through self-healing, enabling a high penetration of distributed generations (DGs), power interchange between MGs and realtime
communication. In this study, the methodology of optimal design of low-voltage greenfield distribution grids based on
multiple MGs in the presence of uncertainties is presented. The electrical and geographical borders of MGs community are
determined using some important criteria such as power balance and spatial distribution of load. Within MGs, both of
dispatchable and non-dispatchable DGs are considered. The external grid is assumed as a backup for each MG in abnormal
conditions. The proposed method determines the optimal borders of MGs, optimal size and site of DGs for each autonomous
MG simultaneously. The imperialist competitive algorithm is used to optimise the total cost of optimal MG clustering problem.
The method is implemented to a vacant area with residential and commercial customers. The MGs optimal service area, DGs
location, size and type within each MG and LV feeder's route are indicated and compared both for deterministic and probabilistic
planning cases.
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