Networked Microgrids Scoping Study
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
While the utilization of a microgrid for local power reliability during grid outage and emergencies is a well-known benefit, the integration of microgrids with the broader electrical distribution system will allow for seamless interaction with distribution system operations, contributing to resource and economic optimization, enhanced reliability and resiliency, and improved power quality. By virtue of integration with the distribution system, multiple microgrids should be networked and collectively known as networked microgrids. As a follow-up to the work conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a microgrid controller [the Complete System-level Efficient and Interoperable Solution for Microgrid Integrated Controls (CSEISMIC)], the main goal of this work is to identify the next steps for bringing microgrid research to the utility industry, particularly as a resource for enhancing efficiency, reliability, and resilience. Various R&D needs for the integration of microgrids into the distribution system have been proposed, including interconnection types, communications, control architectures, quantification of benefits, functional requirements, and various operational issues.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1329135
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-2016/294; TE1201000; CETE004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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