Distributed Operation of CHP and Hybrid PV Using Consensus Protocol

In this article, cooperative consensus-based scheduling is proposed for a network consisting of hybrid photovoltaic (HPV), CHP (combined heat and power), and the utility grid. To improve the energy efficiency and economy of the network heat pump and CHP are used in the design. HPV and CHP are equipped with prosumer energy managers (PEM) and CEM (CHP energy manager). These managers communicate with each other to share information and find the optimal solution. The problem is modeled as social welfare maximization task for coupled heat and electric networks. A comprehensive case study is used to analyze the effectiveness of the proposed technique.