Independent microgrid diesel generation and energy storage

How can a microgrid improve the reliability and sustainability of a power system?

Courtesy: CDM Smith By leveraging these features, microgrids can facilitate integration of intermittent renewable energy sources while enhancing the reliability and sustainability of the overall power system. A microgrid system design must comply with the NEC and all other codes recognized by the authority having jurisdiction.

What are microgrid solutions?

Microgrid solutions are site-specific, requiring careful assessment of energy needs and financial feasibility. Battery energy storage enhances grid independence and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based generators.

What is a microgrid & how can it help a facility?

Microgrids can play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources into facilities while maintaining facility reliability, as they are inherently scalable and flexible. They may be small and only consist of a few system components, or they can be made up of an entire complex campus of different buildings and generation sources.

What is a microgrid controller?

Microgrid controllers: The “brains” of the microgrid, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and energy management software that balance supply and demand, optimize performance, ensure stability and make decisions on when to operate in islanded or grid-interactive mode.

What are the different types of microgrids?

The most common microgrid components are photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS) and engine-driven generators. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using the photovoltaic effect and is a common and cost-effective DER option.

Is Bess a cost-effective microgrid system?

From the calculations above, a commercially available 500 kW/1000 kWh container-style BESS system was selected as the basis of design to participate in the new microgrid system. Similarly, to the PV system, a financial analysis is performed to determine if it is cost-effective to include BESS.