1、 Evaluation of Software Tools for Standalone Microgrid Design and Optimization 2024 PVPS Report IEA-PVPS T18-03:2024 Task 18 Off-Grid and Edge-of-Grid Photovoltaic Systems Task 18 Off-Grid and Edge-of-Grid PV Systems Microgrid software comparison What is IEA PVPS TCP?The International Energy Agency(

2、IEA),founded in 1974,is an autonomous body within the framework of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD).The Technology Collaboration Programme(TCP)was created with a belief that the future of energy security and sustainability starts with global collaboration.The programme

3、 is made up of 6.000 experts across government,academia,and industry dedicated to advancing common research and the application of specific energy technologies.The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme(IEA PVPS)is one of the TCPs within the IEA and was established in 1993.The mission of the progr

4、amme is to“enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems.”In order to achieve this,the Programmes participants have undertaken a variety of joint research projects in PV power sy

5、stems applications.The overall programme is headed by an Executive Committee,comprised of one delegate from each country or organisation member,which designates distinct Tasks,that may be research projects or activity areas.The 25 IEA PVPS participating countries are Australia,Austria,Belgium,Canada

6、,China,Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,Israel,Italy,Japan,Korea,Malaysia,Morocco,the Netherlands,Norway,Portugal,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,Turkey,and the United States of America.The European Commission,Solar Power Europe,the Smart Electric Power Alliance,the Solar Energy Industr