Microgrid interoperability: First steps from policy to implementation

摘要

There have been no shortage of discussions, policies, executive orders, special committees, conferences and natural disasters to enumerate the benefits of microgrids. However, as we pass the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 2 year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy the proliferation of microgrids is still seemingly trapped in a wave of dialogue and a limited number of projects which resemble the Department of Energy's definition of a localized resiliency solution - WHY? Ultimately, the widespread implementation of microgrids will be driven by a clear and logical approach to addressing baseline attributes of these systems; self-healing, dynamic participation and asset optimization are but a few. This paper will examine an approach for one of the first essential attributes to be confronted in the planning and design of microgrids, which is to understand the parameters for seamless transition between grid-tied and island modes of operation.