FUTURE OF
MICROGRIDS
INNOVATIVE EXAMINATION-BEE
AJIT SINGH
AKHILESH SINGH
AMAN SINGH
KANCHAN SINGH
Outline:
Introduction to Microgrids
Microgrids operating modes
Need of microgrids
Conventional grid vs Microgrids
Advantages & Disadvantages
Future Directions of Microgrids
References
Introduction to Microgrids
What is Microgrid?
It is a small-scale power supply network that is designed to provide
power for a small community .
It enables local power generation for local loads.
It comprises of various small power generating sources that makes it
highly flexible and efficient.
Size of the microgrid may range from housing estate to municipal regions
Introduction to Microgrids
Microgrid components
Distributed Generation
Loads
Immediate storage
Controller
Point of common coupling
Microgrid Operating Modes
Grid Connected Mode
Utility grid is active.
Static switch is closed.
All the feeders are being
supplied by utility grid.
Microgrid Operating Modes
Island Mode
Utility grid is not supplying
power.
Static switch is open.
Feeder A,B,C are being
supplied by Microsources .
Feeder D is dead .
The Need Of Microgrid
It could be the answer to our energy crisis.
It is conected to both the local generating units as well as utility
grid thus preventing power outrageous.
Transmission losses gets highly reduced .
Provide high quality and reliable energy supply to crtitical loads.
Large land use impacts are avoided.
CO2 emmissions are reduced.
Conventional Grid vs. Microgrid
Conventional grid is very less efficient as compared to
microgrids.
A large amount of heat is emmited due to which energy is
wasted.
The power sources in microgrids which are microsources are
smaller in size and near to the load .
Advantages Of Microgrids
The major advantage of microgrid is that it isolates itself from
the utility grid during some disturbance and maintain the flow of
energy within itself.
As the generators don't emit CO2 , it causes zero harm to the
environment.
As the generators are in close proximity to the user, there is very
less loss of energy thus increasing the energy efficiency of the
grid .
As the energy is generated using renewable sources , microgrids
can be used to meet the need of energy at very cheap cost.
Disdvantages Of Microgrids
Microgrid protection is one of the most important challenges
facing the implementation of Microgrids.
Electical energy needs to be stored in battery banks thus
requiring more spaces.
Resynchronisation with utility grid is difficult .
Voltage ,frequancy,power quality are three major parameters
that must be controlled to acceptable standards whilst the
power and energy is maintained.
Future Directions Of Microgrids
Microgrids provide everything from greater reliability and
resilience to cleaner power and economic development.
As they grow in number and complexity, microgrids will require
sophisticated digital automation and smart management in
order to become reliable alternatives to the conventional grid.
Fortunately, advancements in information technology such as
the Internet of Things (IoT) enable automated energy
management
Future Directions Of Microgrids
Nearly 2,000 microgrids are currently operating in the United
States alone. According to Navigant Research, about 500 new
microgrid projects have been deployed around the world within
the last six months. Microgrids are shaping up to be the next
frontier in electrical engineering.
Several companies are incorporating biogas as a means of fueling
their on-site microgrids in order to help reduce their carbon
footprint as well as cut back on their energy costs.
References
"How a Microgrid Works".
http://science.howstuffworks.com/microgrid.html
"Why the microgrid could be answer to our Energy Crisis"
http://www.fastcompany.com?magazine/137/beyond-the-grid.html
https://innovationatwork.ieee.org/why-microgrids-are-on-trend-for-the-
future-of-green-energy/
