Autonomous control of microgrids

Author

Piagi, Paolo ; Lasseter, Robert H.

Author_Institution

Dept. Elecetrical & Comput. Eng., Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI

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0

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0-0 0

Abstract

Application of individual distributed generators can cause as many problems as it may solve. A better way to realize the emerging potential of distributed generation is to take a system approach which views generation and associated loads as a subsystem or a "microgrid". The sources can operate hi parallel to the grid or can operate in island, providing UPS services. The system will disconnect from the utility during large events (i.e. faults, voltage collapses), but may also intentionally disconnect when the quality of power from the grid falls below certain standards. Utilization of waste heat from the sources will increase total efficiency, making the project more financially attractive. Laboratory verification of the Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) microgrid control concepts are included

Keywords

distributed power generation; power generation control; uninterruptible power supplies; waste heat; CERTS; UPS services; autonomous control; for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions; individual distributed generators; microgrids control; power quality; waste heat utilization; Acceleration; Costs; Distributed control; Energy resources; Fuel cells; Inverters; Power system reliability; Switches; Waste heat; Wind energy generation; CHP; distributed generation; intentional islanding; inverters; microgrid; power vs. frequency droop; voltage droop;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2006. IEEE

Conference_Location

Montreal, Que.

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0493-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PES.2006.1708993

Filename

1708993