Islands in the Storm: Integrating Microgrids into the Larger Grid

摘要

Evening is falling and the skies darken. A storm has been brewing all day, and now it settles in. Rain begins to fall and the winds increase. This is the type of storm that promises to keep utility field crews up all night. As night progresses, the storm starts to cause damage to the electrical system with downed trees, lightning strikes, and flooding problems. Sections of the city begin to experience power outages, and from a nearby hill, one can see areas of darkness as lights flicker out. Crews are being dispatched to locate problems and start the repair process.