Title :
Making microgrids work
Author :
Kroposki, Benjamin ; Lasseter, R. ; Ise, Toshifumi ; Morozumi, S. ; Papatlianassiou, S. ; Hatziargyriou, Nikos
Abstract :
Distributed energy resources including distributed generation and distributed storage are sources of energy located near local loads and can provide a variety of benefits including improved reliability if they are properly operated in the electrical distribution system. Microgrids are systems that have at least one distributed energy resource and associated loads and can form intentional islands in the electrical distribution systems. This paper gives an overview of the microgrid operation. Microgrid testing experiences from different counties was also provided.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power grids; testing; distributed energy resources; distributed generation; distributed storage; electrical distribution system; microgrid technology; microgrid testing; Density estimation robust algorithm; Distributed control; Energy resources; Energy storage; Frequency synchronization; Load flow analysis; Power quality; Power system reliability; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2008.918718