Optimal operation of local multi-energy systems: Integrating energy generation and hydrogen storage

Key Points

• The aim is to identify optimal methods for operating multi-energy systems for electricity and hydrogen production.
• Comparative analysis of different optimization algorithms for energy production.
• Application of mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) to manage production effectively.
• Integration of flexible demand-side systems to enhance supply and demand balance.
• MILP provides a rapid and robust control method for energy and hydrogen production.
• Evolutionary algorithms show varied effectiveness in optimizing production compared to traditional methods.
• The analysis highlights potential for achieving net-zero carbon emissions in local communities.