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Enhancing microgrid profitability: ISSA-based optimization of thermal and renewable energy management with CHP considerations

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study develops a green-finance–oriented optimization framework for microgrid operation by integrating thermal units, renewable energy, and CHP systems using the Integrated Swarming Strategy Algorithm (ISSA). Four planning scenarios—probabilistic and randomized, with and without CHP—are evaluated under variable market prices and environmental constraints. ISSA achieved a 95.28 % success rate in reducing operational costs and consistently generated higher profits when aligned with carbon pricing and renewable subsidy mechanisms. The results show that combining ISSA optimization with green finance incentives significantly enhances microgrid profitability and sustainability. Future work will focus on climate-adaptive heating loads and carbon–neutral planning.

Source: International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2025.111423

Author: Yan Jiang

Institution: Hunan University of Information Technology

Language: English

Topic: Integrated Energy Systems Optimization

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,920