MICROGRID

A smart solution
OUTLINE
• Introduction
• What is microgrid ?
• Need of Microgrid
• Concept of Microgrid
• Microgrid Operating Modes
• Interconnected Microgrids
• Conventional Grid vs Microgrid
• Environmental Aspects of Microgrids
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
INTRODUCTION
• Microgrid, is a small area where all the load dispatch centers, renewable
sources, distribution centers, storage capacity devices are present.

• Micro grid is aimed to give power supply for small area. It is like providing
power for remote area where supply cannot be given from main grid.
WHAT IS MICROGRID ?
• A small network of electricity users with a local source of supply that is usually
combined to a centralized main grid but it can able to function independently.
NEED OF MICROGRID

• Microgrid could be the solution to our energy crisis.

• Provide high quality and reliable power supply.
• Power transmission losses are highly reduced.
• Space required for transmission is reduced considerably.
• Maintenance and initial cost for transmission lines will get reduced.
CONCEPT OF MICROGRID
TYPES OF MICROGRID

• There are three types of microgrid. They are,

Remote Microgrid
Complement Microgrid
Support Microgrid
MICROGRID OPERATING MODES

• There are two types of operating modes . They are,

a. Island Mode
b. Grid Connected Mode
a. Island Mode

• Utility grid is not supplying power.

• Static switch is open.
• Feeder A,B,C are being supplied by micro sources.
• Feeder D is dead (not sensitive)
b. Grid Connected Mode
• Utility grid is active.
• Static switch is closed.
• All the feeders are being supplied by utility grid.
INTERCONNECTED MICROGRIDS
• A practical microgrid can produce only some amount of power.
• For larger loads, many microgrids are interconnected to form a
larger microgrid network is called power parks.
CONVENTIONAL GRID VS MICROGRID
• Efficiency of conventional grid is very low when compared to micro grid.
• Large amount of energy in the form of heat is wasted in conventional grids.
• Transmission losses and cost is reduced when compared to microgrid.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF MICROGRID

• It encourages the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, water etc..,
• Land use impact is reduced.
• CO2 emissions are reduced.
DISADVANTAGES OF MICROGRID

• Capital cost is high.

• Maintenance is more complex.
• Protection of microgrid is the major problem.
ADVANTAGES OF MICROGRID

• Losses are reduced.

• Transmission cost is highly reduced.
• Efficiency is high.
• Environmental Friendly.
• Encourages renewable energy sources.
• Non-stop power supply.