The first batch of microgrid demonstrations by the Energy Bureau

What is a microgrid strategy?

The Strategy development process began with microgrid experts deliberating on areas the Strategy should focus on for impactful results in key metrics, such as reliability, resilience, decarbonization, and affordability, in the next five to ten years.

How are public power utilities developing microgrids?

Additionally, many of the largest public power utilities are developing microgrids incrementally by leveraging existing distributed generation, locating assets in public spaces, and positioning ongoing infrastructure investment to enable resilience, sustainability, local control, and grid services.

Where did research on Microgrid technology start?

Research on microgrid technologies started relatively late in China. Compared with the huge research teams composed of research institutions, manufacturers and power companies in developed countries and regions such as Europe, the United States, and Japan, there is still a big gap in research strength and research results in China.

How can Microgrid technology contribute to the development of energy Internets?

Microgrid technologies, coupled with Internet technologies, can realize the development of regional “energy Internets”. Microgrids can accept a high proportion of renewable energy and support users’ flexible energy use and flexible transactions around energy sales and purchases.

How has microgrid policy evolved?

From the initial encouragement and promotion of the development of microgrids, microgrid policy has evolved towards demonstrating the practice of comprehensive energy storage technology applications, creating conditions for the further promotion of microgrid construction.

Why were the remaining microgrids created?

The remaining microgrids were initiated by staff in response to expectations that the project will serve the community and align practices with local policy goals.