| A three-stage strategic framework for optimizing the cooperation of home microgrids in interconnected electricity and heat networks | 
								
								  | Javad Goodarzi1    ,   Mohammad Tolou Askari *1    ,  Meysam Amirahmadi1    ,  Majid Babaeinik1    | 
								
								  | 1- Department of Electrical Engineering, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran | 
								
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								  | Abstract:       (950 Views) | 
								
								  | This article presents an innovative three-stage strategic framework for the effective cooperation of home microgrids in interconnected electricity and heat networks. The framework aims to increase the competitiveness of microgrids in the energy market. A two-level optimization model is used for optimal management of electrical and thermal energy, which includes demand management strategies to maximize system profit. The high-level model maximizes the profit of the network operator and the low-level model minimizes the cost of electricity supply to microgrids. To solve this model, a multi-stage stochastic programming approach based on particle swarm optimization algorithm is proposed. The simulation results show a significant reduction in market prices by approximately 36%, a 47% increase in responsive load consumption, and a tripling of local generation. These findings indicate the potential of the proposed approach in increasing the profit of all participants and improving energy management in cooperative microgrids. | 
								
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								  | Keywords:  Home energy management, uncertainty, evolutionary algorithm, two-level optimization, electrical and thermal networks. | 
								
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								  | Type of Study:  Research | Received: 2025/01/31 | Accepted: 2025/03/2 | Published: 2025/04/8
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