4 FAQs about The development history of China s microgrid

Why is micro-grid important in China?

Micro-grid is becoming an important aspect of future smart grid, which features control flexibility, improved reliability and better power quality. This paper conducts an overview of research and development of micro-grids in China. There are abundant renewable resources in China, which can benefit the development and application of micro-grids.

What is the development process of micro-grids in China?

Similar to other countries, development of micro-grids in China has gone through from the early stage of AC microgrids to the current varieties of AC, DC and hybrid AC/DC micro-girds based on their applications. Many technical problems have been solved and new problems are continuously appeared during the development process.

What is AC microgrid in China?

AC microgrids are most commonly used architecture in China. Several commercial AC micro-grids have been set up in several cities. Wenzhou Nanji of Zhejiang microgrid project was funded as a national “863” demonstration project by National Research Foundation of China. The total investment is about 0.15 billion yuan.

Where are micro-grids developed?

Nowadays, both pilot and commercialized micro-grids have been developed in many countries and areas in the world. America first proposed the completed concept of micro-grid . The CERTS is main research organization of American micro-grid and supported from US Department of Energy and California Energy Commission.

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