Microgrid Energy Management System
Publication Type
Report
Date Published
01/2003
Authors
Abstract
A microgrid is defined as an aggregation of electrical loads and generation. The generators in the microgrid may be microturbines, fuel cells, reciprocating engines, or any of a number of alternate power sources. A microgrid may take the form of shopping center, industrial park or college campus. To the utility, a microgrid is an electrical load that can be controlled in magnitude. The load could be constant, or the load could increase at night when electricity is cheaper, or the load could be held at zero during times of system stress.
Journal
Consultant Report prepared for the California Energy Commission
Year of Publication
2003
Organization
Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS), Grid Integration Group, Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division