Methodology for Technical Feasibility Analysis in the Installation of Microgrids

Abstract

The proposal of a methodology for the analysis of the technical feasibility in the installation of Microgrids (MG's) is realized, which shows in several steps the necessary parameters to analyze and determine the viability of a Microgrid (MG) project in a determined area, with a specific demand and objectives. The methodology is based on a critical review of the different cases of MG's implemented around the world and different techno-economic feasibility study of MG systems.

Adaptive Multi-Agent-Zonal Protection Scheme for AC Microgrids

“…One of the current challenges in microgrid (MG) installation is the development of reliable protection and control schemes that guarantee the correct operation of these micropower systems [1]. The protection schemes used in traditional systems, i.e., with radial power flows, are designed to work with high levels of fault currents [2] and operate in such a way that when a fault occurs, they can isolate the affected areas to maintain continuous service in the rest of the network and reduce the probability of equipment damage.…”

Identification and Analysis of Technical Impacts in the Electric Power System Due to the Integration of Microgrids

“…Therefore, in a modern and technological world that has a great demand for energy, a versatile energy market, and a renewed electric infrastructure capable of expanding the EPS under the premise of universal access to electricity, that seeks to minimize the effects of climate change, and that requires an improvement in its reliability, safety, and resilience, microgrids (MGs) are born as one of the systems that have the potential to supply each of these requirements in order to guarantee an adequate decarbonization, decentralization, democratization, digitalization, and diversification of the future grid [5]. However, the integration of MGs in the EPS will generate technical impacts that are currently under study [6,7].…”

Power Quality Assessment of the Interconnection of a Microgrid to a local distribution system using Real-Time Simulation

“…Despite its benefits, the implementation of microgrids create a new challenge in maintaining the power quality of the network and in meeting the limits required by the standards [4]. The problems of power quality in microgrids are more severe than those in traditional networks due to the natural intermittency of their distributed energy resources (DERs) and the increased use of power electronic converters, [3,5].…”