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ArticleScientific reports2026

Cost-effective and sustainable operation of microgrids using Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm.

Sohayla M El-Zaher, Aya M Ahmed, Eman M Ahmed, Yasmin T Sedki, Hager K Al-Muntaser, Ahmed N Sheta

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Sohayla M El-ZaherElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Aya M AhmedElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Eman M AhmedElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Yasmin T SedkiElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Hager K Al-MuntaserElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
Ahmed N ShetaElectrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, El- Mansoura, 35516, Egypt. ahmednader@mans.edu.eg.

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Abstract

The global transition to sustainable energy demands efficient integration of renewable resources and resilient operation of microgrids (MGs). This study aims to develop a cost-effective and sustainable Energy Management System (EMS) for MGs operating in both grid-connected and islanded modes. The inherent variability of renewable generation and fluctuating grid prices pose significant challenges to maintaining supply-demand balance. To address this, the proposed EMS employs an Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA), incorporating a nonlinear swimming parameter and Lévy flight mechanism to prevent premature convergence. Simulation results on a benchmark low-voltage MG reveal that IWOA achieves a 39.66% reduction in operational costs compared to standard algorithms, while maintaining competitive runtime of 4.2 min. Furthermore, a dynamic energy trading strategy is integrated to optimize real-time interactions with the main grid. The findings validate the proposed framework as a robust solution for enhancing the economic and environmental performance of modern power systems.

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Energy management systemImproved Whale OptimizationMicrogridsRenewable energy resources

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PMID41634196
PMCPMC12873429

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