Work conducted as part of the MiDiNA project is yielding promising results of the role of micro-grids in improving reliability and quality of supply in semi-arid North African regions.
The first results of the collaborative work, which focused on gathering a multi-level overview of the state of the art in microgrid technologies and their place in North African countries, were capitalised by the partners in the form of two review papers.
The project conducted a field survey in M’sila to assess the social acceptability and perception of new energy technologies among a representative sample of the local population. This survey aims to establish a connection between academic work and end-user needs, providing information for the formulation of engineering solutions within the project.
Additionally, the project is focusing on the techno-economic dimensioning of microgrids in M’sila, Algeria, and Fez, Morocco, considering local weather conditions. The inclusion of local consumption behaviour and population needs is intended to contribute to a more accurate viability assessment for the targeted case studies.
This approach combines social research with technical analysis to inform the development of energy solutions that are both technically feasible and socially appropriate.
- An edited book is under preparation with IET “Energy Management Systems for Microgrids with Wind, PV and Battery Storage.” The book is open to contributions from MiDiNA and other LEAP project partners.
- Preliminary stages for implementing small-scale experimental platforms have been finalised. The Moroccan team is preparing to purchase complementary test benches based on innovative emulation technologies, while the Algerian team has opted for the realization of a representative Smart-Home demonstrator. These achievements will provide a showcase for Euro-African cooperation under LEAP-RE framework.