Nowadays, microgrids are gaining importance in electric power generation and distribution\nenvironments due to their flexibility, versatility, scalability and the possibility of supplying ancillary\nservices when connected to the grid. They allow for the customization of electric supply for very\ndifferent types of consumers. Therefore, a new control model for power and energy management\nbased on homeostaticity of electric power systems (EPS) is presented, which has been already analyzed\nand approved by ENEL Chile in its developmental stage. ENEL, the largest electric utility in the\ncountry, is interested in incorporating smart microgrids in the electricity distribution market, as part of\na worldwide policy. Such microgrids are to be installed in buildings serviced by ENEL. To demonstrate\nthe modelâ??s utility, a Simulink model of a real microgrid is used, which is comprised of PV generation,\nenergy storage, an air conditioning (AC) equipment and thermal storage of the building upon which\nthe microgrid is installed. The behavior of every element is simulated, including the dynamic\nthermal model of the building in order to optimize energy management and power supply versus\nconsumption. The behavior of the whole system is analyzed under different environmental profiles\nand energy consumption patterns using the proposed homeostaticity system.
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