Title :
An integration facility to accelerate deployment of distributed energy resources in microgrids
Author :
Kroposki, Benjamin
Author_Institution :
Nat. Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO, USA
Abstract :
Microgrids are intentional islands formed at a facility or in an electrical distribution system that contain at least one distributed energy resource and associated loads. One of the most challenging aspects in the commercial deployment of microgrids is the ability to test and evaluate various microgrid technologies and system to evaluate their effectiveness. This paper discusses current testing of microgrid applications and the development of a new integration facility designed to accelerate the deployment of distributed resources including renewable energy technologies in advanced distribution system operations including microgrids.
Keywords :
distribution networks; power grids; renewable energy sources; associated loads; distributed energy resources; distribution system operations; electrical distribution system; integration facility; microgrids; renewable energy technology; Acceleration; Communication switching; Control systems; Energy resources; Laboratories; Power system interconnection; Power system reliability; Renewable energy resources; Switches; System testing; Distributed Energy Resources; Distributed Generation; Distributed Storage; Intentional Islanding; Interconnection; Microgrid;
Conference_Titel :
Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2009. PES '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Calgary, AB
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4241-6
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2009.5275812
