Feasibility Study on Small Modular Reactors for Modern Micro-grid

Abstract

Microgrid is a solution of conventional power grid problem and offer sustainable decentralized power system. Microgrid with modern distributed energy resources (DER) could play an important role to alleviate dependency on the main electricity grid. Distributed energy resource comprises wind turbine, solar photovoltaic, diesel generator, gas engine, micro turbine, fuel cells, etc. Due to the gap between typical loads and supply within microgrid, ideas of larger scale energy generation could provide possible solution to balance power demand and supply. Feasibility study of Small Nuclear Power Plant, such as Small Modular reactor (SMR), within microgrids could be achieved via different scenarios. Parameters and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) could be analyzed to achieve feasible solution of microgrids with small modular reactor (SMR) to improve the overall microgrid performance. To achieve the target comprehensive, a feasibility study is conducted on microgrid with SMR, electricity generation profiles, geographical and environmental assessment, as well as cost analysis using simulation practices and data analysis. The study shows that SMR could be a feasible solution if microgrid parameters are selected properly.