Title :
Validation of the CERTS microgrid concept the CEC/CERTS microgrid testbed
Author :
Nichols, David K. ; Stevens, John ; Lasseter, Robert H. ; Eto, Joseph H. ; Vollkommer, Harry T.
Author_Institution :
Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Syst., Derby
Abstract :
The development of test plans to validate the CERTS microgrid concept is discussed, including the status of a testbed. Increased application of distributed energy resources on the distribution system has the potential to improve performance, lower operational costs and create value. Microgrids have the potential to deliver these high value benefits. This presentation focuses on operational characteristics of the CERTS microgrid, the partners in the project and the status of the CEC/CERTS microgrid testbed
Keywords :
distributed power generation; distribution networks; energy resources; test equipment; CEC/CERTS microgrid testbed; CERTS microgrid concept; distributed energy resources; distribution system; Circuit testing; Costs; Density estimation robust algorithm; Energy efficiency; Energy resources; Laboratories; Power quality; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Switches; Distributed Generation; Distributed Resource; Islanding; Microgrid; Microturbine;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0493-2
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2006.1709248
