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Microgrid: A Smart Solution

A microgrid is a small, localized power system that can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously. It integrates distributed energy resources like solar panels and energy storage with loads to provide power for a defined area. Microgrids can operate in both grid-connected and island modes and offer benefits like reduced transmission losses, higher reliability, lower costs, and the ability to incorporate renewable energy sources. However, microgrids also have higher initial capital costs and more complex maintenance requirements than centralized grid systems.

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Microgrid: A Smart Solution

A microgrid is a small, localized power system that can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously. It integrates distributed energy resources like solar panels and energy storage with loads to provide power for a defined area. Microgrids can operate in both grid-connected and island modes and offer benefits like reduced transmission losses, higher reliability, lower costs, and the ability to incorporate renewable energy sources. However, microgrids also have higher initial capital costs and more complex maintenance requirements than centralized grid systems.

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MICROGRID

A smart solution
OUTLINE
• Introduction
• What is microgrid ?
• Need of Microgrid
• Concept of Microgrid
• Microgrid Operating Modes
• Interconnected Microgrids
• Conventional Grid vs Microgrid
• Environmental Aspects of Microgrids
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
INTRODUCTION
• Microgrid, is a small area where all the load dispatch centers, renewable
sources, distribution centers, storage capacity devices are present.

• Micro grid is aimed to give power supply for small area. It is like providing
power for remote area where supply cannot be given from main grid.
WHAT IS MICROGRID ?
• A small network of electricity users with a local source of supply that is usually
combined to a centralized main grid but it can able to function independently.
NEED OF MICROGRID

• Microgrid could be the solution to our energy crisis.


• Provide high quality and reliable power supply.
• Power transmission losses are highly reduced.
• Space required for transmission is reduced considerably.
• Maintenance and initial cost for transmission lines will get reduced.
CONCEPT OF MICROGRID
TYPES OF MICROGRID

• There are three types of microgrid. They are,


Remote Microgrid
Complement Microgrid
Support Microgrid
MICROGRID OPERATING MODES

• There are two types of operating modes . They are,


a. Island Mode
b. Grid Connected Mode
a. Island Mode

• Utility grid is not supplying power.


• Static switch is open.
• Feeder A,B,C are being supplied by micro sources.
• Feeder D is dead (not sensitive)
b. Grid Connected Mode
• Utility grid is active.
• Static switch is closed.
• All the feeders are being supplied by utility grid.
INTERCONNECTED MICROGRIDS
• A practical microgrid can produce only some amount of power.
• For larger loads, many microgrids are interconnected to form a
larger microgrid network is called power parks.
CONVENTIONAL GRID VS MICROGRID
• Efficiency of conventional grid is very low when compared to micro grid.
• Large amount of energy in the form of heat is wasted in conventional grids.
• Transmission losses and cost is reduced when compared to microgrid.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF MICROGRID

• It encourages the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, water etc..,
• Land use impact is reduced.
• CO2 emissions are reduced.
DISADVANTAGES OF MICROGRID

• Capital cost is high.


• Maintenance is more complex.
• Protection of microgrid is the major problem.
ADVANTAGES OF MICROGRID

• Losses are reduced.


• Transmission cost is highly reduced.
• Efficiency is high.
• Environmental Friendly.
• Encourages renewable energy sources.
• Non-stop power supply.

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