19 15 Miniature Hydel Energy Harvesting Unit to Power Auto Faucet and Lighting Systems for Domestic Applications 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Literature Review 15.3 Data Collection and Theoretical Hydraulic Power Calculations 15.4 Architecture and Working of Prototypes 15.5 Design and Simulation 15.6 Fabrication of Prototypes 15.7 Experimentation of Prototypes 15.8 Experimentation for Auto Faucet System 15.9 Conclusions References
20 16 Modeling, Performance Analysis, Impact Study and Operational Paradigms of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Solar Energy 16.3 Modeling of PV Modules 16.4 Design of 12 MWp SPP 16.5 Field Equipment Details 16.6 Performance Analysis 16.7 Technical Issues and New Paradigms 16.8 Opportunities and Future Scope 16.9 Conclusions References
21 17 A Review on Control Technologies and Islanding Issues in Microgrids 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Importance of Microgrid 17.3 Microgrid Types 17.4 Problems in Islanded Mode of Operation 17.5 Features of Microgrid Control System 17.6 Microgrid Islanding 17.7 Control Techniques 17.8 Autonomous Control Architecture 17.9 Optimization of Control in Microgrids 17.10 Inverter Control in Microgrids 17.11 Droop Control 17.12 Modern Prospects of Microgrid Research 17.13 Conclusion References
22 18 A Review of Microgrid Protection Schemes Resilient to Weather Intermittency and DER Faults 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Islanding Detection 18.3 Protection Challenges Due to Weather Intermittency 18.4 Protection Challenges Due to Converter Faults 18.5 Protection Challenges Due to PV Array Faults 18.6 Conclusion References
23 19 Theories of Finance for Generation Portfolio Optimization Acronyms 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Introduction to Portfolio Optimization 19.3 Using Fuzzy Logic to Create Risk and Reward Index 19.4 Markovitz Mean-Variance Theory 19.5 Black-Litterman Model 19.6 Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) 19.7 Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) 19.8 Results and Discussion 19.9 Conclusion References
24 20 Variable Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator-Wind Energy Systems 20.1 PMSG-Based WECS 20.2 System Modelling 20.3 Rotor Speed and Position Estimation Based on Stator SRF-PLL 20.4 Active Power and Current Reference Generation Scheme 20.5 Torsional Oscillation Damping 20.6 Conclusions