Title :
Standard microsource interface for a MicroGrid
Author :
Binduhewa, P.J. ; Barnes, M. ; Renfrew, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Manchester, Manchester
Abstract :
The plug-and-play functionality of a typical microgrid should enable the connection of any microsource at any point without changing the system significantly. To achieve this feature, this paper presents a ´standard´ microsource interface concept with embedded with storage in the form of ultracapacitors. The photovoltaic panel, which is the microsource, is connected to the MicroGrid through an inverter and the storage is connected to the dc-link via a bidirectional converter. Simulation results of the complete interface are presented.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; invertors; power convertors; supercapacitors; bidirectional converter; inverter; photovoltaic panel; plug-and-play functionality; standard microsource interface; typical microgrid; ultracapacitors;
Conference_Titel :
SmartGrids for Distribution, 2008. IET-CIRED. CIRED Seminar
Conference_Location :
Frankfurt
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-935-5
