Microgrid Demonstration Project Application Form

What is Microgrid technology?

Microgrids are the most effective application form of integrated energy. The coordinated optimization of multiple energy sources such as electricity, gas, and heat in a local area is the basis for comprehensive energy development. Microgrid technologies, coupled with Internet technologies, can realize the development of regional “energy Internets”.

Is a microgrid possible?

The PrInCE Lab microgrid project demonstrated that is possible to realize a microgrid by adopting components and equipment originally developed for classical distribution network applications. However, the adoption of these components made their integration into a microgrid structure more complex than the expected.

Does microgrid design depend on specific applications?

Microgrid topology and architecture Lessons drawn from the examination of the existing microgrid projects suggest that both the topology and structure of such systems strongly depend on their specific applications, thus making the generalization of the microgrid design more difficult.

Are microgrids a viable solution for integrating distributed energy resources?

1. Introduction Microgrids offer a viable solution for integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), including in particular variable and unpredictable renewable energy sources, low-voltage and medium-voltage into distribution networks.

What is Doe microgrid R&D?

The bulk of DOE microgrid R&D efforts to date have been focusing on demonstration activities to meet niche application needs, such as the needs for meeting peak load reduction, renewable energy mandates and directives, and energy surety and reliability at some critical facilities including military installations.

Where are microgrids located?

Existing micro grids in remote areas are mainly located in high altitude areas such as Tibet, Qinghai, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. Microgrids in these areas are mainly independent, with solar energy and wind energy as the main energy resources used. Among these resources, solar energy is the most widely distributed and most used.