Micro-grid development and Construction

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When various electricity sources and loads are interconnected within clearly defined electrical boundaries than can act as a single entity that gets electrical supply from a grid and this entity can be connected and disconnected from that single grid, then this entity is called micro-grid. 

A micro-grid is a locally controlled system that provides certain advantages to customers as well as utilities such as improved energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, reliability of supply, voltage control, security, and more. 

Before going into the development and construction phase of micro-grid we must first understand the microgrid lifecycle and ideal design. There are four main areas which are looked for developing a micro-grid –

1 Safety  

Micro-grid enables electricity to flow in multiple directions. So you will need to establish safety practices and measures.

2. Control

Control and planning for contingencies is the key to successful development. Who controls your microgrid? What are the plans when failure happens or if some disaster struck down? Answers to these questions are really necessary. 

3. Cost

The cost can be saved by smart engineering and regulating the cost in the designing phase.

4. Electrical Stability

All the cases related to electricity must be considered like fringe cases, when voltage is unbalanced, how the grid will recover if major failure happens – these questions will prove beneficial in the future. 

And then you have to clearly define the needs of your microgrid, then plan the cost-beneficial design. Also, you have to study and observe the compliance regulations associated with the development and construction of microgrid in your area as IEEE Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electrical Power Systems, IEEE Draft Standard for the Specification of Microgrid Controllers and more. 

In final words, keep in mind that the financial and sustainability criteria will be different for different microgrids. Also, you will need a dedicated team to work with you. 

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