The Need for Standardization: The Benefits to the Core Functions of the Microgrid Control System

Joós, G.; Reilly, James; Bower, W.; Neal, Russell

doi:10.1109/mpe.2017.2690518

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“… Equipment Specifications: The specifications and system's single‐line diagrams are the major aspects to be considered while designing the power system studies. Thus being the basics for illuminating and illustrating the microgrid's operational behavior 52‐54 Analysis on control system: An efficient design and functional analysis is a vital criteria to achieve full utilization of microgrid.…”

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The implementation framework of a microgrid: A review

Chandak

Rout

2020

Int J Energy Res

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Summary A microgrid is a trending small‐scale power system comprising of distributed power generation, power storage, and load. This article presents a brief overview of the microgrid and its operating characteristics. The integration of microgrids with the existing power system has been challenging and requires time to time modifications. To analyze the changing demand, the article discusses the modifications made in IEEE 1547 integration standards. The article recollects and reviews the control strategies of certain microgrid testbeds installed all around the world. A focus has been drawn toward the integration of microgrids in a developing country like India. An overview of the policies followed and the challenges faced to integrate the microgrid in the Indian power industry is presented. The article concludes with the worthy findings for the future aspects of research to improve the overall performance along with the smooth integration of the microgrid.

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Section: Framework and Installation Of Microgridmentioning

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The implementation framework of a microgrid: A review

Chandak

Rout

2020

Int J Energy Res

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“…Proposing local management structures based on cooperatives or hybrid systems, different business models, and tariff alternatives depending on social cohesion are suggested in the article. Authors in the reference [68] establishes that a business case can be defined according to some benefits that microgrids have that the author establishes. In [63], the decentralization of energy data exchange platforms compared with the vertical integration of energy market operations is proposed as a way of greatly decreasing the infrastructure costs.…”

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Microgrids Literature Review through a Layers Structure

2019

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Within a distributed generation (DG) system, microgrids (MGs) are an alternative approach that may provide both resiliency and efficiency benefits. In this review, an analysis of both research and industrial documents was done. In order to establish a solid foundation of the MGs concept, a comparison of various definitions written by distinguished authors has been made. Segmenting the information of MGs into layers facilitates its analysis, search, and comparison. Therefore, this paper continuous with a layer approach from other studies and incorporates the concept of the environment as a key element that has a high impact on the microgrid functional structure. With the foundation of the MG concept, an exhaustive literature review has been developed about the main microgrid layers, such as business, standard, climate, infrastructure or control, and operation.

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“…The lack of interoperability between these new control systems limits the realization of the full potential for microgrid systems [15]. For instance, a microgrid controller that has very little information about the status of the building and its projected load cannot operate the battery optimally.…”

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Solar+ Optimizer: A Model Predictive Control Optimization Platform for Grid Responsive Building Microgrids

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With the falling costs of solar arrays and battery storage and reduced reliability of the grid due to natural disasters, small-scale local generation and storage resources are beginning to proliferate. However, very few software options exist for integrated control of building loads, batteries and other distributed energy resources. The available software solutions on the market can force customers to adopt one particular ecosystem of products, thus limiting consumer choice, and are often incapable of operating independently of the grid during blackouts. In this paper, we present the “Solar+ Optimizer” (SPO), a control platform that provides demand flexibility, resiliency and reduced utility bills, built using open-source software. SPO employs Model Predictive Control (MPC) to produce real time optimal control strategies for the building loads and the distributed energy resources on site. SPO is designed to be vendor-agnostic, protocol-independent and resilient to loss of wide-area network connectivity. The software was evaluated in a real convenience store in northern California with on-site solar generation, battery storage and control of HVAC and commercial refrigeration loads. Preliminary tests showed price responsiveness of the building and cost savings of more than 10% in energy costs alone.

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The Need for Standardization: The Benefits to the Core Functions of the Microgrid Control System

Cited by 30 publications

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The implementation framework of a microgrid: A review

The implementation framework of a microgrid: A review

Microgrids Literature Review through a Layers Structure

Solar+ Optimizer: A Model Predictive Control Optimization Platform for Grid Responsive Building Microgrids

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