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    Design considerations for campus micro-grid: MCAST Case Study
    (IEEE, 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA, 2018) Azzopardi, Brian; Azzopardi, Stefan; Mikalauskiene, Renata; Salem, Al-Agtash; Hadjidemetriou, Lenos; Tzovaras, Dimitris; Garcia Lopez, Francisco de Paula; Brandl, Petra; Onen, Ahmet; Borg, Nicholas; Khiat, Mounir; Camilleri, Tim; 0000-0002-7776-9390; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
    This paper aims to propose design considerations to transform the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) current and future planned electrical network system into an efficient micro-grid. MCAST is a young higher education and research institution with its campus developing to a state-of-the-art campus with a vision to establish a living laboratory for training and research. During this study, consumption of electrical loads and photovoltaic (PV) generation have been monitored in real-time to define the micro-grid concept. These measurements provide the values to integrate a combined 63kWp PV system together with intelligent loads such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, and lighting, highlighting the integration capabilities. In addition, the future enlargement of the MCAST micro-grid is considered and recommendations are given on the infrastructure to complete an integral campus wide transformation. Eventually the 3DMgrid would be a blueprint for future micro-grids for training and research purposes.
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    Micro-Grid Campus Concept from Data to Design: Case Study Malta
    (IEEE345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA, 2020) Azzopardi, Brian; Azzopardi, Stefan; Bartolo, Brian; Jately, Vibhu; Mikalauskine, Renata; Bhattacharya, Somesh; Khalifeh, Ala; Hadjidemetriou, Lenos; Tsolakis, Apostolos; (Martinez-Ramos, Jose Luis; Martensen, Nis; Onen, Ahmet; Borg, Nicholas; Khiat, Mounir; Camilleri, Tim; 0000-0002-7776-9390; 0000-0002-9354-9830; 0000-0003-3600-8090; 0000-0002-7305-8575; 0000-0003-2606-1402; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Önen, Ahmet
    This paper aims to highlight the endeavors of a micro-grid campus development from data to design stage that is under development at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta. Malta is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea having an area of 316km2 and receives the highest EU solar irradiance. The MCAST micro-grid is the first living laboratory for training and research on the island with one-third of the campus fully development in state-of-the-art facilities. In this case study, the loads consumption, photovoltaic (PV) generation and potential Electric Vehicles (EVs), that may support the campus when necessary are analysed for further designs supported by over 2 years of campus data. This analysis would provide the understanding of integrating future EVs on campus and higher penetration of PVs while keeping high consumption loads at watch. In addition, reliability and cost factors of the MCAST micro-grid are considered and recommendations are given on the infrastructure to complete campus wide transformation.