Microgrid Energy Management System

TitleMicrogrid Energy Management System
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsJohn D Kueck, Robert H Staunton, Solomon D Labinov, Brendan J Kirby
Series TitleConsultant Report prepared for the California Energy Commission
Date Published01/2003
InstitutionCERTS
Keywordsconsortium for electric reliability technology solutions (certs), energy management systems, MG-TB001, microgrid test bed
Abstract

A microgrid is defined as an aggregation of electrical loads and generation. The generators in the microgrid may be microturbines, fuel cells, reciprocating engines, or any of a number of alternate power sources. A microgrid may take the form of shopping center, industrial park or college campus. To the utility, a microgrid is an electrical load that can be controlled in magnitude. The load could be constant, or the load could increase at night when electricity is cheaper, or the load could be held at zero during times of system stress.