Introduction to Smart Microgrid Laboratory

Is a smart microgrid possible?

The idea of changing our energy system from a hierarchical design into a set of nearly independent microgrids becomes feasible with the availability of small renewable energy generators. The smart microgrid concept comes with several challenges in research and engineering targeting load balancing, pricing, consumer integration and home automation.

What is a microgrid learning path?

This learning path will cover the fundamental elements of microgrid definitions, design, and analysis. First Chapter provides a comprehensive overview of microgrid concepts, functional features, and benefits, followed by examples of applications around the world as well as possible future directions.

What is a microgrid?

We define a microgrid as a group of interconnected loads and distributed (localized) energy resources that act as a single controllable entity. A microgrid can operate in either grid-connected or island mode (including entirely off-grid applications) .

What is a smart grid course?

It introduces state-of-the-art smart grid technologies like electric vehicles, AC/DC microgrids, energy storage, phasor measurement unit, cyber security, etc. In addition, the course talks about the trends, modeling, planning, operation, and control of energy storage technologies.

What is a microgrid design guide?

This guide is meant to assist communities – from residents to energy experts to decision makers – in developing a conceptual microgrid design that meets site-specific energy resilience goals.

Are microgrids a potential for a modernized electric infrastructure?

1. Introduction Electricity distribution networks globally are undergoing a transformation, driven by the emergence of new distributed energy resources (DERs), including microgrids (MGs). The MG is a promising potential for a modernized electric infrastructure , .