Development of a Model Predictive Control Method to Optimise the Operation of a Residential System with Battery Storage and Solar PV Generation

Microgrid is an emerging concept in the electricity industry. Although there are a few utility-scale operational microgrids around the world, the concept is further reinvigorated by the fast growing connections of distributed generation units to the electricity grid, especially in the form of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Connection of combined rooftop solar PV systems and battery storage systems in residential/commercial premises has also broadened the microgrid concept. It is important to investigate the feasibility of optimal operation of renewable residential/commercial systems as the cost for these technologies is still high for small scale investors. This thesis presents the development of a model predictive control method to optimise the operation of a residential system with battery storage and solar PV generation.