A mathematical model for the optimal operation of the University of Genoa Smart Polygeneration Microgrid: Evaluation of technical, economic and environmental performance indicators

The present paper describes the main components of the SPM (Smart Polygeneration Microgrid) of the Genoa University located at the Savona Campus. The paper is focused on a mathematical model developed to optimally manage the SPM in order to minimize daily operational costs. The optimal results are reported also pointing the attention on CO2 emission reduction and primary energy saving consequent to the optimal operation of the SPM in comparison with the current reference scenario not based on the distributed generation.