Electrical Energy Sources Management in Benin Using Dynamic Programming

Abstract

The deficit in electrical energy supply in Benin has led the authorities to sign new contracts with producers. These efforts of the government is to establish a balance between supply and demand. The problem that arises is this: which sources of production should be engaged and when to avoid overproduction or energy deficit? The optimal management of energy sources give the advantages in economic aspect and a very high-quality service. The integration of intermittent renewable sources in the energy mix makes the problem very complex because of their unavailability at peak hours. This work proposes to use dynamic programming to determine the best placement of energy sources. The results showed that with the insertion of solar photovoltaic, the cost of energy (COE) has decreased by 1 % and the production plan remains unchanged because actually the intermittent portion remain low.