Are solar microgrids a good idea?

Peter Asmus, a microgrids analyst with Navigant Research, says that such solar microgrids will deliver power to solar system owners far faster than grid restoration, which is still months away for many customers. He says microgrids will also make the island systems more resilient in the long run.

What is a microgrid control system?

Fundamental to the autonomous operation of a resilient and possibly seamless DES is the unified concept of an automated microgrid management system, often called the “microgrid controls.” The control system can manage the energy supply in many ways. An advanced controller can track real-time changes in power prices on the central grid.

What should be included in a microgrid configuration?

The microgrid configuration should be identified, including point (s) of interconnection with the utility grid and existing and future distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, combined heat and power (CHP), fuel cells, and energy storage.

What is a Vertiv Microgrid controller?

(Similar to Vertiv’s microgrid at the Customer Experience Center in Delaware, OH) The microgrid controller consists of three parts operating at different time scales and focusing on switch logic (red), power flow control (blue), and energy planning (green).

Are solar-powered picrogrids a silver lining for Puerto Rico?

Solar-powered picrogrids and battery storage are spurring hopes of a silver lining for Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. But cost, time pressures, and resilience may keep fossil-fueled generation front and center Hurricane Maria scrambled Puerto Rico’s Humacao solar power plant.