Project examples of grid connected micro grid & example of grid isolated micro grid: drivers – economic, environmental and financial tools to plan/design modeling software resource options, tools to plan/design generation types, fuel options and services to provide smooth transitions required equipment and software controls minimal expense to maximum functionality, real time operational interfaces, getting it built real world complications and advice. This paper is an attempt to present a broad overview of micro grids, project examples, modeling tools, technology options, practical and business insights to enable those interested in micro-grids to quickly come up to speed on the basics and potentially move forward on their own projects with the tools and resources presented. Knowledge and experience with electrical distribution systems will make such an effort easier.
Revised: December 14, 2012 |
Published: June 23, 2011
Citation
Hoffman M.G., and B.J. Russo. 2011.COMPARING UTILITY CONNECTED TO STAND ALONE MICRO-GRIDS: FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF A UTILITY ENGINEER. In Proceedings of the ASME 5th International Conference on Energy and Susatainability, August 7-10, 2011, Washington DC, Paper No. ES2011-54833, 1553-1564. New York, New York:ASME.PNNL-SA-80887.