Strategic Load Flow Assessment for a Ship Microgrid With Photovoltaic Power Integration

Ships are one of the primary modes of transportation used worldwide. The Possibility of the extinction of fossil fuels soon, combined with the urge to reduce pollution, makes it necessary to use renewable energy as an inevitable source. To enhance air quality, it is imperative to minimize CO2 emissions. It is essential to use a clean energy source to reduce carbon emissions. The key objective is to promote clean and green energy for transportation. Major contributors to global warming are the combustion of fossil fuels. This paper proposes utilizing solar energy on ships to generate electricity, thereby enhancing reliability and sustainability. In this work, a primary load flow analysis of an 18-bus shipboard electrical network is conducted using MATLAB/Simulink. Results obtained from load flow analysis are used to design a solar photovoltaic Panel based on the load requirements. This model enhances the efficiency and reliability of the ship's power system, enabling it to supply all electrical loads on board.