Microgrids and Methods of Analysis

Addresses analysis, control/protection systems design, and optimal operation of a distribution system under high penetration of Distributed Energy Systems (DERs) and how we can extend the analytical tools of conventional power systems to microgrids and active distribution networks

Gevork B. Gharehpetian (Author), Hamid Reza Baghaee (Author), Masoud M. Shabestary (Author)

9780128161722, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 20 July 2021

350 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.45 kg

The increasing penetration of distributed energy resource (DER), distributed generation (DG) and energy storage system (ESS) units in distribution grids leads to the emergence of the concepts of active distribution networks (ADNs), microgrids, and virtual power plants. Nowadays, the use of electronically-coupled distributed energy resources is of great interest that can provide the power of demand side alone or in a small electricity grid. A microgrid is a small-scale power grid in low voltage network that must be able to locally solve energy issues and enhance the flexibility and can operate either in grid-connected or islanded/autonomous mode of operation. To study them, researchers need an appropriate set of methods, software tools, analogous to those exist for large interconnected power systems.The book Microgrids and Methods of Analysis addresses systematic analysis, control/protection systems design, and optimal operation of a distribution system under high penetration of DERs analogous to those that exist for large interconnected power systems.

1. Introduction2. Microgrid Control Strategies3. Power Flow of Microgrids4. Fault Analysis5. Operation under Unbalanced Conditions6. Microgrid Protection7. Optimal Sizing and Siting of Microgrids8. Optimal Power Management

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Energy technology & engineering [TH]