Microgrid basic information collection list

What is the microgrids?

Welcome to the main page of the Microgrids, a wiki-style deliverable that aims to provide access to existing EPRI available resources, deliverables, and ongoing research on microgrid technology, integration, demonstration project, design guidebooks, with deeper technical details.

What are the components of a microgrid?

Thus, the main components of a microgrid are (i) local generation, (ii) end-use loads and demand-side energy management, (iii) energy storage, (iv) microgrid monitoring and control system, (v) utility interconnection, and (vi) other components like power electronics and protection.

What are the different types of microgrid systems?

Under the control approach, there can be centralized and decentralized management systems based on number of entities responsible for decision-making processes and single point of failure. Under power technology, the microgrid systems can be alternating current, direct current or hybrid systems.

What are the considerations of a microgrid?

The considerations, as seen in Section 1.3, are reliability, sustainability, and affordability, along with the local grid characteristics and availability. A microgrid must be able to supply energy to its connected loads independent of the utility, so generation sources must exist within the microgrid.