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Microgrids

Microgrids, as small-scale power systems with the ability of self-supply and islanding, are emerging as core components of the future power grid. There are many advantages to this technology, from increasing grid’s and customers’ reliability, resilience, and efficiency, to providing the required infrastructure for a more streamlined renewable energy integration. There are however still many control, operation, and planning challenges that are yet to be solved to mature the microgrid technology while reducing the associated high capital cost and enabling a widespread deployment.

Selected Publications

  1. S. Fard, H. Zheng, S. Hossan, W. Fan, A. Khodaei, A. Paaso, S. Bahramirad, "Standardizing Conservation Voltage Reduction Measurement & Verification" T&D World, Dec. 2020.
  2. A. Alanazi, H. Lotfi, and A. Khodaei, “Market Clearing in Microgrid-Integrated Active Distribution Networks,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 183, June 2020.
  3. M. Bazrfafshan, A. Majzoobi, A. Khodaei, N. Gurung, H. Chen, L. Zhang, M. Lelic, A. V. Guerra, “Simulated Islanding Test for a Practical Utility-Scale Microgrid,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 2019.
  4. A. Majzoobi, M. Bazrfafshan, A. Khodaei, N. Gurung, H. Chen, M. Lelic, A. V. Guerra, “Site Acceptance Test for Solar PV System of Bronzeville Community Microgrid,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 2019.
  5. M. Bazrfafshan, A. Majzoobi, A. Khodaei, N. Gurung, H. Chen, L. Zhang, M. Lelic, A. V. Guerra, “Successful Site Acceptance Tests for Microgrid-Integrated Battery Energy Storage,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 2019.
  6. S. Hasan†, A. Majzoobi, A. Khodaei, H. Chen, L. Zhang, “An Optimizationbased Method in Determining the Capability Curve of a Microgrid,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 2019.
  7. A. Majzoobi, M. Mahoor, and A. Khodaei, “Microgrid Value of Ramping,” IEEE SmartGridComm, Beijing, China, Oct. 2019.
  8. A. Majzoobi†, M. Mahoor†, and A. Khodaei, “Distribution Asset Management through Coordinated Microgrid Scheduling,” IET Smart Grid, vol. 1, no. 4, Dec. 2018.
  9. H. K. Nguyen†, A. Khodaei, and Z. Han, “Incentive Mechanism Design for Integrated Microgrids in Peak Ramp Minimization Problem,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, Nov. 2018.
  10. A. Albaker†, G. Zhao, A. Majzoobi†, J. Zhang, and A. Khodaei, “Privacy-Preserving Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Microgrids,” Electric Power System Research, vol. 163, part A, pp. 164-173, Oct. 2018.
  11. A. Albaker†, A. Khodaei, A. R. Malekpour, and E. A. Paaso, “Spinning Reserve Based Topology Control in Holonic Distribution Grids,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Reston, VA, Oct. 2018.
  12. Z. S. Hosseini†, A. Khodaei, E. A. Paaso, M. S. Hossan, and D. Lelic, “Dynamic Solar Hosting Capacity Calculations in Microgrids,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Reston, VA, Oct. 2018.
  13. A. Kavousi-Fard, A. Zare, and A. Khodaei, “Effective Dynamic Scheduling of Reconfigurable Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 5519-5530, Sep. 2018.
  14. I. Alsaidan†, W. Gao, and A. Khodaei, “A Comprehensive Battery Energy Storage Optimal Sizing Model for Microgrid Applications,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 3968-3980, July 2018.
  15. E. Mahboubi-Moghaddam, M. Nayeripour, J. Aghaei, and A. Khodaei, “Interactive Robust Model for Energy Service Providers Integrating Demand Response Programs in Wholesale Markets,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 2681-2690, July 2018.
  16. A. Albaker† and A. Khodaei, “Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Microgrids in Holonic Distribution Grids,” North American Power Symposium, Fargo, ND, Sep. 2018.
  17. A. Alanazi†, H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “Optimal Energy Storage Sizing and Siting in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids,” North American Power Symposium, Fargo, ND, Sep. 2018.
  18. S. Parhizi†, and A. Khodaei, “Market-based vs. Price-based Microgrid Optimal Scheduling,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 615-623, Mar. 2018.
  19. A. Albaker†, and A. Khodaei, “Communicative Scheduling of Integrated Microgrids,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, Denver, CO, Apr. 2018.
  20. H. K. Nguyen‡, A. Khodaei, and Zhu Han, “A Big Data Scale Algorithm for Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 274-282, Jan. 2018.
  21. A. Albaker†, A. Khodaei, and L. Zhang, “Design and Operation of Provisional Microgrids,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Oct. 2017.
  22. A. Majzoobi†, M. Mahoor† and A. Khodaei, “Microgrid Value of Ramping,” IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 2017.
  23. H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “Co-Optimization Generation and Distribution Planning in Microgrids,” IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 2017.
  24. A. Albaker† and A. Khodaei, “Valuation of Microgrid Unused Capacity in Islanded Operation,” North American Power Symposium, Morgantown, WV, Sep. 2017.
  25. I. Alsaidan†, W. Gao and A. Khodaei, “Optimal Design of Battery Energy Storage in Stand-alone Brownfield Microgrids,” North American Power Symposium, Morgantown, WV, Sep. 2017.
  26. N. Nikmehr, S. Najafi-Ravadanegh, A. Khodaei, “Probabilistic Optimal Scheduling of Networked Microgrids Considering Time-Based Demand Response Programs under Uncertainty”, Applied Energy, vol. 198, pp. 267–279, Jul. 2017.
  27. A. Alanazi†, H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “Coordinated AC/DC Microgrid Optimal Scheduling,” North American Power Symposium, Morgantown, WV, Sep. 2017.
  28. A. Khodaei, S. Bahramirad, E. A. Paaso, M. Avendano, “Microgrid Economic Viability Assessment An Introduction to MG-REVALUE,” Electricity Journal, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 7-11, May 2017.
  29. A. Albaker†, and A. Khodaei, “Elevating Prosumers to Provisional Microgrids,” IEEE PES General Meeting, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2017.
  30. A. Khodaei, “Provisional Microgrid Planning,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 1096-1104, May 2017.
  31. A. Majzoobi†, and A. Khodaei, “Application of Microgrids in Providing Ancillary Services to the Utility Grid,” Energy, vol. 123, pp. 555-563, Mar. 2017.
  32. A. Majzoobi†, and A. Khodaei, “Capturing Distribution Grid-Integrated Solar Variability and Uncertainty Using Microgrids,” IEEE PES General Meeting, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2017.
  33. H. Lotfi†, A. Khodaei, “Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid Planning,” Energy, vol. 118, pp. 37-46, Jan. 2017.
  34. H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “AC vs. DC Microgrid Planning,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 296–304, Jan. 2017.
  35. H. Lotfi†, A. Khodaei, S. Bahramirad, M. Bollen, “Optimal Design of Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, October 2016.
  36. A. Majzoobi†, A. Khodaei, S. Bahramirad, M. Bollen, “Capturing the Variabilities of Distribution Network Net-Load via Available Flexibility of Microgrids,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, October 2016.
  37. A. Majzoobi†, A. Khodaei, “Application of Microgrids in Supporting Distribution Grid Flexibility,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 3660–3669, Dec. 2016.
  38. A. Kavousi-Fard†, A. Khodaei, S. Bahramirad, “Improved Efficiency, Enhanced Reliability, and Reduced Cost: Transition from Static Microgrids to Reconfigurable Microgrids,” Electricity Journal, vol. 29, no. 10, pp. 22-27, Dec. 2016.
  39. I. Alsaidan†, A. Khodaei, and W. Gao, “Determination of Optimal Size and Depth of Discharge for Battery Energy Storage in Standalone Microgrids,” North American Power Symposium, Denver, CO, September 2016.
  40. R. Eskandarpour†, H. Lotfi†, and A. Khodaei, “Optimal Microgrid Placement for Enhancing Power System Resilience in Response to Weather Events,” North American Power Symposium, Denver, CO, September 2016.
  41. R. Eskandarpour†, G. Edwards, and A. Khodaei, “Resilience-Constrained Unit Commitment Considering the Impact of Microgrids,” North American Power Symposium, Denver, CO, September 2016.
  42. H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “Static Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid Planning,” IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Sep. 2016.
  43. A. Majzoobi† and A. Khodaei, “Application of Microgrids in Addressing Distribution Network Net-Load Ramping,” IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, Minneapolis, MN, Sep. 2016.
  44. H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “Levelized Cost of Energy Calculations for Microgrids,” IEEE PES General Meeting, Boston, MA, Jul. 2016.
  45. I. Alsaisan†, W. Gao and A. Khodaei, “Determination of Battery Energy Storage Technology and Size for Standalone Microgrids,” IEEE PES General Meeting, Boston, MA, Jul. 2016.
  46. A. Kavousi-Fard†, and A. Khodaei, “Efficient integration of plug-in electric vehicles via reconfigurable microgrids,” Energy, vol. 111, pp. 653-663, Sep. 2016.
  47. I. Alsaidan†, A. Khodaei, and W. Gao, “Distributed Energy Storage Sizing for Microgrid Applications,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2016.
  48. S. Parhizi† and A. Khodaei, “Investigating the Necessity of Distribution Markets in Accommodating High Penetration Microgrids,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2016.
  49. H. Lotfi† and A. Khodaei, “An Efficient Preprocessing Approach for Uncertainty Consideration in Microgrids,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2016.
  50. A. Alanazi†, M. Alanazi†, and A. Khodaei, “Managing the Microgrid Net Load Variability,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, Dallas, TX, May 2016.
  51. S. Parhizi† and A. Khodaei, “Market-based Microgrid Optimal Scheduling,” IEEE SmarGridComm, Miami, FL, Nov. 2015.
  52. A. Khodaei, S. Bahramirad, and M. Shahidehpour, “Microgrid Planning Under Uncertainty,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 2417-2425, Sep. 2015.
  53. S. Parhizi, H. Lotfi, A. Khodaei, and S. Bahramirad, “State of the Art in Research on Microgrids: A Review,” IEEE Access, vol. 3, pp. 890-925, July 2015.
  54. A. Khodaei, “Provisional Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 1107-1115, May 2015.
  55. A. Khodaei, “Resiliency-Oriented Microgrid Optimal Scheduling,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 1584-1591, July 2014.
  56. A. Khodaei, “Microgrid Optimal Scheduling with Multi-Period Islanding Constraints,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 1383-1392, May 2014.
  57. A. Khodaei, M. Shahidehpour, and J. Choi, “Optimal Hourly Scheduling of Community-Aggregated Electricity Consumption,” Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 251-1260, Nov. 2013.
  58. A. Khodaei and M. Shahidehpour, “Microgrid-based Co-Optimization of Generation and Transmission Expansion Planning,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 1582-1590, May 2013.
  59. S. Bahramirad, W. Reder and A. Khodaei, “Reliability-Constrained Optimal Sizing of Energy Storage System in a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, Special Issue on Microgrids, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 2056-2062, Dec. 2012.
  60. A. Khodaei and M. Shahidehpour, “Optimal Operation of a Community-based Microgrid,” IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Australia, Nov. 2011.