Deregulation of the electric power industry has increased the need for more responsive energy generation to balance supply and demand. Microgrids are small-scale power networks that can integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar to reliably supply local loads. Microgrids allow renewable generators to operate reliably and be added predictably through distributed generators. Current local control methods for microgrids do not always provide adequate power quality support for the grid or reliable power profiles for renewable sources. Microgrids can use AC or DC infrastructure, with DC microgrids gaining attention due to advantages of integrating energy resources through power electronics.
Deregulation of the electric power industry has increased the need for more responsive energy generation to balance supply and demand. Microgrids are small-scale power networks that can integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar to reliably supply local loads. Microgrids allow renewable generators to operate reliably and be added predictably through distributed generators. Current local control methods for microgrids do not always provide adequate power quality support for the grid or reliable power profiles for renewable sources. Microgrids can use AC or DC infrastructure, with DC microgrids gaining attention due to advantages of integrating energy resources through power electronics.
Deregulation of the electric power industry has increased the need for more responsive energy generation to balance supply and demand. Microgrids are small-scale power networks that can integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar to reliably supply local loads. Microgrids allow renewable generators to operate reliably and be added predictably through distributed generators. Current local control methods for microgrids do not always provide adequate power quality support for the grid or reliable power profiles for renewable sources. Microgrids can use AC or DC infrastructure, with DC microgrids gaining attention due to advantages of integrating energy resources through power electronics.