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Puerto Rico Resilient Microgrid Simulation

Model a community microgrid facing a simulated multi-day hurricane grid outage. Balance solar capacity, battery storage, and load shedding to maintain critical services.

Microgrid Configuration

20 kW

Maximum energy generation during peak sunlight.

50 kWh

Energy stored for use at night or during the storm.

2.0 kW

Essential power: medical devices, refrigeration, comms.

5.0 kW

Non-essential power: excess lighting, AC, entertainment.

If checked, cuts Non-Critical Load when battery drops below 30%.

Status

Normal

Blackout Hours

0 h

Min Battery Level

--%

72-Hour Weather Event Timeline

Pre-Storm (Sunny)
Hurricane Strike (Overcast)
Post-Storm (Partial Sun)
A line chart visualizing the microgrid's battery charge percentage and net power over the 72-hour simulation period.

Simulation Mechanics & Assumptions:

  • Time: The simulation runs over 72 hours. Sunlight peaks at midday (Hour 12, 36, 60).
  • Weather Factor: Solar generation efficiency is 100% on Day 1, drops to 10% during the Day 2 hurricane, and recovers to 60% on Day 3.
  • System Losses: Assumes an 85% one-way efficiency for both charging and discharging the battery and for inverter conversions.
  • Blackout: A blackout hour is recorded if the battery hits 0% and current solar generation cannot cover the Critical Load.