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MICROGRID CONCEPTS
OUTLINE
• Introduction to Microgrid.
• The Need of Microgrids.
• Components of Microgrids.
• Microgrid Operating Modes.
• Advantages & Disadvantages of Microgrid.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROGRID
What is Microgrid?
• A group of interconnected loads and distributed energy
resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries
that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to
the grid.
• Enables local power generation for local loads.
• Comprises of various small power generating
sources that makes it highly flexible and efficient.
Cont..
• It is connected to both the local generating
units and the utility grid thus preventing
power outages.
• Excess power can be sold to the utility grid.
• Size of the Microgrid may range from housing
estate to municipal regions.
Key Attributes of Microgrid
• Grouping of interconnected loads and
distributed energy resources
• Can operate in island mode or grid-connected
if desired
• Acts as a single controllable entity to the grid
The Need of Microgrid
• Microgrid could be the answer to our energy
crisis.
• Transmission losses gets highly reduced.
• Microgrid results in substantial savings and cuts
emissions without major changes to lifestyles.
• Provide high quality and reliable energy supply to
critical loads
Components of Microgrid
• Distributed Generation
• Loads
• Energy storage systems
• Static disconnect switch
• Controller
• Mode switching device
• Point of Common Coupling
Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids
Microgrid Operating Modes
Grid Connected Mode:
Utility grid is active.
Static switch is closed
All the feeders are being
supplied by utility grid.
Cont…
Island Mode:
• Utility grid is not
supplying power
• Static switch is open.
• Feeder A, B, C are being
supplied by Microsources.
• Feeder D (not sensitive )
is dead.
Interconnected Microgrids
Interconnected Microgrids – Power Parks
• Practical size of Microgrids is limited to a few MVA.
• Electrical energy needs to be stored in battery banks thus requiring more space and maintenance.
• Microgrid protection is one of the most important challenges facing the implementation of
Microgrids.
• Issues such as standby charges and net metering may pose obstacles for Microgrid.