What is microgrid planning & design?

Microgrid Planning and Design offers a detailed and authoritative guide to microgrid systems. The authors - noted experts on the topic - explore what is Show all

Do microgrids need protection modeling?

Protection modeling. As designs for microgrids consider higher penetration of renewable and inverter-based energy sources, the need to consider the design of protection systems within MDPT becomes pronounced.

Why do we need a microgrid?

Industry and the academic fields have developed and are developing sophisticated economic models on how utility costs and revenues affect the electricity rates offered to consumers. These models are a source of calculations for consumer savings and energy equity which, in turn, drive the outcomes of microgrid planning and design tools.

What is a microgrid design tool?

The MDT allows designers to model, analyze, and optimize the size and composition of new microgrids or modifications to existing systems. Technology management, cost, performance, reliability, and resilience metrics are all offered by the tool.

What drives microgrid development?

Resilience, efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, security, and reliability are key drivers for microgrid developments. These factors motivate the need for integrated models and tools for microgrid planning, design, and operations at higher and higher levels of complexity.

Why should a microgrid program focus on flexible and interoperable software?

The recommended focus on flexible and interoperable software will help promote agility in the microgrid program and stay at the forefront of modeling advanced control systems and their impact on planning and design. Education, technology transfer, and industry adoption.