Title :
Using microgrids to integrate distributed renewables into the grid
Author :
Williams, Bradley ; Gahagan, Michael ; Costin, Kevin
Author_Institution :
Product Manage. for the Tax & Utilities Bus. Group at Oracle, Redwood Shores, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores the structure, use, and value of microgrids as a device to better integrate into the electrical grid small quantities of local, distributed power generated from renewable resources like solar and wind. The paper describes the evolution of microgrids, their potential benefits, their design and structure, and their overall value in moving electricity generation toward a more sustainable model.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power grids; renewable energy sources; distributed power generation; distributed renewable resources; electrical grid; electricity generation; microgrids; Business; Electric potential; Electricity; Energy resources; Generators; Power industry; Reliability; load flow control; network operating systems; networks; power distribution control; power distribution reliability; power system modeling; power system monitoring; software packages; solar power generation; wind power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT Europe), 2010 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Gothenburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8508-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8509-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638855
