Research on the Evaluation of Multi-Energy Microgrid under the Background of New Power System

As a key means to elevate low-carbon energy transformation in China, multi-energy microgrid accelerates the construction of new power systems. In order to scientifically evaluate the benefits of multi-energy microgrids, we proposed a benefit evaluation index system from the dimensions of economy, reliability, low carbonization, and intelligence. Considering the relationship between the evaluation indicators, this paper innovatively proposed a multi-energy microgrid benefit evaluation model based on AHP-VWT-MEEM. In addition, this paper selected different multi-energy microgrid demonstration projects in the China Southern Power Grid Company Limited’s region for example analysis. In the example analysis, through the comparison of the comprehensive benefits of the three projects, the comprehensive benefit of the project 3 is the best. On this basis, from the specific configuration plan of Project 3, it can be concluded that the configuration of larger capacity thermal storage can realize the "thermal decoupling" of cogeneration, thereby improving the flexible adjustment capability of the demonstration area, promoting the consumption of renewable energy, and obtaining more considerable comprehensive benefits. At the same time, it is pointed out that the comprehensive benefit evaluation result can be improved by appropriately reducing the investment cost of project 3.