Investigation and Comparison of DC and AC Nanogrid Networks using MATLAB/Simulink
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Investigation and Comparison of DC and AC Nanogrid Networks using MATLAB/Simulink

Farrukh ibne Mahmood, Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Afridi, Hamza Ahmad Raza, Hassan Abdullah Khalid


Vol. 9, Issue 05, PP. 131-143, May 2022

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Keywords: Nanogrid, Microgrid, DC, AC, Energy efficiency, Energy loads, Renewable energy

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This paper performs a simulation-based analysis on a DC and AC nanogrid network based on various case studies. Since the use of DC devices has increased, such as laptops, cell phones, LED TVs, etc., this study aims to demonstrate that DC nanogrid systems are better than their AC counterparts in terms of energy efficiency. An architecture for both DC and AC nanogrid is modeled in MATLAB Simulink. Both designs constitute a PV system with a grid-tied inverter, an electric vehicle, and various common domestic loads. A set of case studies are performed on both networks to validate that DC nanogrids are better due to fewer energy losses. Furthermore, an economic analysis is also performed to ascertain the viability of both networks. The simulation results confirm that the losses in a DC nanogrid are less than in an AC nanogrid. Moreover, the DC system can be more economical as well which establishes that DC nanogrid systems should be preferred to AC systems to ensure energy efficiency. The results of this study can be used for modeling future nanogrid systems.


  1. Farrukh ibne Mahmood, , USPCAS- E National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  2. Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Afridi, , USPCAS- E University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  3. Hamza Ahmad Raza , , USPCAS- E National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  4. Hassan Abdullah Khalid, , USPCAS- E National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Farrukh ibne Mahmood Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Afridi Hamza Ahmad Raza Hassan Abdullah Khalid “Investigation and Comparison of DC and AC Nanogrid Networks using MATLAB/Simulink” International Journal of Engineering Works Vol. 9 Issue 05 PP. 131-143 May 2022. https://doi.org/10.34259/ijew.22.905131143.


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