4 FAQs about Microgrid demo

What is a microgrid model?

This demo model was developed by Dr. Luis Garces. A “Microgrid” is a system approach to view generation and associated loads as a subsystem. This approach allows for local control of distributed generation, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for a central dispatch.

What is a microgrid control system?

The microgrid control system also generates historical data that can be used for cost impact estimation and load and generation forecasting. This allows you to implement energy storage and peak-shaving strategies to reduce energy cost and use renewable sources when they're most advantageous.

What makes a microgrid a reliable system?

High system reliability and generation placement flexibility can be achieved by a peer-to-peer concept, ensuring no specific component is critical for the microgrid operation, and a plug-and-play model, implying a unit can be placed at any point on the electrical system without needing to re-engineer the controls, for each microgrid component.

What is a microgrid simulation toolbox?

This intuitive and user-friendly toolbox lets you manage microgrid simulations effortlessly and extract valuable insights from the simulation results. Explore our expertly curated models, control algorithms, and advanced analysis functions tailored to microgrid applications.

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