The Moora Moora cooperative community relies on individual solar systems and has established a microgrid with SwitchDin technology to integrate over 100 devices including solar, batteries, and a diesel generator. SwitchDin monitors and controls the systems to optimize performance and power quality through its StormCloud platform and four Droplets installed on site. The microgrid is used as a training facility and testbed for additional integrations, and SwitchDin plans to add demand response functionality to enable peer-to-peer trading.
Presentation at the Energy Tech 2018 Conference explaining how IPERC's Microgrid Control Solution uses autonomous control to execute use cases and manage contingencies.
The presented lectures are related to the Distribution generation and smart grid. Further,suggestions are highly welcomed for the modifications of the lecture.
Introduction To Micro-grid.
Need Of Micro-Grid.
Microgrid structure.
Mode Of Power Generation.
Mode Of Operation.
Micro-Grid Example.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Micro-Grid.
Expected Micro-Grid Features.
Conclusion
References.
its a presentation describing all the major features and aspects of microgrids and their contribution in solving grotesque power crises situations.
hope one would find it helpful.
email your feedback at sumitraturi001@gmail.com.
Presentation at the Energy Tech 2018 Conference explaining how IPERC's Microgrid Control Solution uses autonomous control to execute use cases and manage contingencies.
The presented lectures are related to the Distribution generation and smart grid. Further,suggestions are highly welcomed for the modifications of the lecture.
Introduction To Micro-grid.
Need Of Micro-Grid.
Microgrid structure.
Mode Of Power Generation.
Mode Of Operation.
Micro-Grid Example.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Micro-Grid.
Expected Micro-Grid Features.
Conclusion
References.
its a presentation describing all the major features and aspects of microgrids and their contribution in solving grotesque power crises situations.
hope one would find it helpful.
email your feedback at sumitraturi001@gmail.com.
Presentation from the EPRI-Sandia Symposium on Secure and Resilient Microgrids: Microgrids PUC Regulatory Issues, presented by Michael Winda, NJ BPU, Baltimore, MD, August 29-31, 2016.
It consists of :
Introduction to Microgrid
Microgrid key Attributes
Interconnected Microgrid
How does it work ?
Microgrid : A Smart Choice for Tomorrow
Why Microgrid!
Conventional Grid V/s Microgrid
Advantages
Conclusion
Introduction
Indian energy scenerio: 2015
Major incidents and motivation for micro grid
What is micro grid?
Basic architecture of micro grid
Classification of smart grid
Micro Grid operation modes
Importance and benefits
Challenges in micro grids
Smart grid priorities in India
Existing hybrid grid ventures in India and in world
Relevance of Smart Grid in India
Smart grid mission and vision for India
Conclusion
Reactive Power Sharing Droop Control Strategy for DG Units in an Islanded Mic...IJMTST Journal
The proposed method mainly includes two important operations: error reduction operation and voltage
recovery operation. The sharing accuracy is improved by the sharing error reduction operation, which is
activated by the low-bandwidth synchronization signals. However, the error reduction operation will result in
a decrease in output voltage amplitude. Therefore, the voltage recovery operation is proposed to compensate
the decrease., due to increasing the demand of electricity as well as rapid depletion of fossil fuels, and the
government policies on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy technologies are more
attractive and various types of distributed generation sources, such as wind turbine generators and solar
photo voltaic panels are being connected to low-voltage distribution networks. Micro grid is an integrated
system that contain in s distributed generation sources, control systems, load management, energy storage
and communication infrastructure capability to work in both grid connected and island mode to optimize
energy usage. The paper presents a advanced control technique for a micro grid system which works
efficiently under a decentralized control system.
John Dilliott, Manager, Energy & Utilities, UC San Diego
Emerging energy generation and storage technologies for renewable energy sources: How do we generate, store, manage and distribute energy efficiently and effectively?
These slides present the possibility of cloud computing application to smart grid. Later other technologies like IOT and bigdata applications will be discussed.
Micro-Grid Power: Working Intelligently and Working TogetherBrian Lucke
From Army AL&T Magazine, this article written by Marnie de Jong, Research Project Manager for the Renewable Energy for Distributed Undersupplied Command Environments program in CERDEC CPI Army Power, discusses the concept, challenges, and potential solutions to using the "Micro-Grid" to provide a more economical and available source of power for soldiers in austere environments.
New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative seeks to fundamentally transform the way electricity is distributed, generated and used across the State. Utilities are being challenged to adapt their business models and distribution infrastructure to meet these new goals. REV also presents an opportunity for utilities to provide their customers with a broader range of services that lead to a more diverse, innovative and resilient energy infrastructure.
A key focus of REV is the transition to local distributed energy platforms including microgrids, which can be operated in conjunction with the grid or independently in emergencies. TRC recentlypresented an educational webinar to help New York’s utilities and other decision makers take action to plan and implement successful microgrids. This presentation covers:
• Basic concepts for developing a microgrid
• Differences from operating within the conventional grid
• Preliminary engineering steps required
• Options for generation sources
The webinar recording is available at http://blog.trcsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-01-22-10.02-Planning-a-Successful-Microgrid.mp4
Presentation from the EPRI-Sandia Symposium on Secure and Resilient Microgrids: Microgrids PUC Regulatory Issues, presented by Michael Winda, NJ BPU, Baltimore, MD, August 29-31, 2016.
It consists of :
Introduction to Microgrid
Microgrid key Attributes
Interconnected Microgrid
How does it work ?
Microgrid : A Smart Choice for Tomorrow
Why Microgrid!
Conventional Grid V/s Microgrid
Advantages
Conclusion
Introduction
Indian energy scenerio: 2015
Major incidents and motivation for micro grid
What is micro grid?
Basic architecture of micro grid
Classification of smart grid
Micro Grid operation modes
Importance and benefits
Challenges in micro grids
Smart grid priorities in India
Existing hybrid grid ventures in India and in world
Relevance of Smart Grid in India
Smart grid mission and vision for India
Conclusion
Reactive Power Sharing Droop Control Strategy for DG Units in an Islanded Mic...IJMTST Journal
The proposed method mainly includes two important operations: error reduction operation and voltage
recovery operation. The sharing accuracy is improved by the sharing error reduction operation, which is
activated by the low-bandwidth synchronization signals. However, the error reduction operation will result in
a decrease in output voltage amplitude. Therefore, the voltage recovery operation is proposed to compensate
the decrease., due to increasing the demand of electricity as well as rapid depletion of fossil fuels, and the
government policies on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy technologies are more
attractive and various types of distributed generation sources, such as wind turbine generators and solar
photo voltaic panels are being connected to low-voltage distribution networks. Micro grid is an integrated
system that contain in s distributed generation sources, control systems, load management, energy storage
and communication infrastructure capability to work in both grid connected and island mode to optimize
energy usage. The paper presents a advanced control technique for a micro grid system which works
efficiently under a decentralized control system.
John Dilliott, Manager, Energy & Utilities, UC San Diego
Emerging energy generation and storage technologies for renewable energy sources: How do we generate, store, manage and distribute energy efficiently and effectively?
These slides present the possibility of cloud computing application to smart grid. Later other technologies like IOT and bigdata applications will be discussed.
Micro-Grid Power: Working Intelligently and Working TogetherBrian Lucke
From Army AL&T Magazine, this article written by Marnie de Jong, Research Project Manager for the Renewable Energy for Distributed Undersupplied Command Environments program in CERDEC CPI Army Power, discusses the concept, challenges, and potential solutions to using the "Micro-Grid" to provide a more economical and available source of power for soldiers in austere environments.
New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative seeks to fundamentally transform the way electricity is distributed, generated and used across the State. Utilities are being challenged to adapt their business models and distribution infrastructure to meet these new goals. REV also presents an opportunity for utilities to provide their customers with a broader range of services that lead to a more diverse, innovative and resilient energy infrastructure.
A key focus of REV is the transition to local distributed energy platforms including microgrids, which can be operated in conjunction with the grid or independently in emergencies. TRC recentlypresented an educational webinar to help New York’s utilities and other decision makers take action to plan and implement successful microgrids. This presentation covers:
• Basic concepts for developing a microgrid
• Differences from operating within the conventional grid
• Preliminary engineering steps required
• Options for generation sources
The webinar recording is available at http://blog.trcsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-01-22-10.02-Planning-a-Successful-Microgrid.mp4
since our electrical system consists of many interconnections .in order to have a proper transmission we need grid if we incorporate some sensors it results in smart grid .today grid system consists of all interconnection tapping points
A simple way of looking at grid modernization and managing the modern grid through the interaction and integration of technology, applications and systems. An approach to kick of your Smart Grid Road Map through the Maturity Model approach.
1. SWITCHDIN.COM
Case Study
Community owned microgrid
with solar and battery training testbed
THE PROJECT
Moora Moora is a cooperative community in the Yarra
Ranges, 67 km east of Melbourne. The community of four
hamlets, 30 houses and 70 people relies on individual stand
alone off grid systems of solar. The community runs an
operational microgrid with a testing facility providing solar
and storage installer training courses.
This microgrid is fully off-grid and includes dozens of
different inverters, over 100 kWh of various battery
technologies, a hot water system (for load dumping), and
backup 22kVA diesel generator.
SwitchDin has enabled the cooperative to aggregate
devices under the StormCloudTM platform. Four DropletsTM
are installed for data collection, monitoring and control of
inverters, batteries and loads, which optimise performance
and support network power quality.
The microgrid features distributed control of inverters and
loads to manage frequency and voltage changes detected
on the network.
SwitchDin connects directly to the devices which means it
gets much richer data than conventional CT-based
monitoring solutions, reducing the need for additional
components. In addition to the electrical measurements, the
data includes AC and DC side, device status and alerts,
temperatures and other. This direct connection also means
the devices can be remotely configured and controlled
intelligently.
SwitchDin connects directly to the devices which means
the other power details can be accessed and the devices
controlled intelligently.
The people of Moora Moora cooperative
community
Location of Moora Moora
SwitchDin provides the technology to manage a community microgrid
June 2016 1
HIGHLIGHTS
Devices integrated so far
into the system include:
Fronius Galvo
Goodwee
Schneider
Selectronic SP Pro
Giant IPS
Victron
Diesel genset
+ more to come
Enables Moora Moora
to operate a functional
microgrid and training
testbed.
Empowers Moora Moora
members with user
friendly monitoring,
analytics and control
Engages the local
community knowing that
their home and shared
assets are working
together as a single
integrated system
NEXT STEPS
Moora Moora continues to engage SwitchDin to
support the microgrid. The testbed is attracting
additional devices which are being connected
to the existing DropletsTM with new DropletsTM
installed without the need for an electrician.
SwitchDin is intending on using this project as
a pilot for demand management through
AS4777 compliant adapters and control via
adding functionality as a Demand Responsive
Energy Device (DRED). The system will feature
the ability to control loads using an AS4755
adapter.
As this microgrid is able to simulate a real-
world transactive energy service, it allows
testing and implementation of various systems
and processes required to enable peer-to-peer
trading and virtual net metering.
2. SWITCHDIN.COM
Case Study
DropletTM installation
June 2016 2
“I had been looking for a solution to
effectively manage our microgrid for
years.
SwitchDin’s site wide monitoring and
control system is just the integration
platform we need to manage our broad
range of hybrid and grid inverters.”
Glen Morris
Moora Moora Microgrid Operator
MICROGRIDS IN AUSTRALIA
Microgrids are an important part of our solution to the
smart grid. Whilst it may make sense for towns and
communities at the edge of networks to become self-
sufficient and disconnect, most microgrids will remain
connected to the network. New subdivisions may find it
cost-effective not to connect to the grid, and microgrids
could also be useful within major cities, addressing areas
where the network is constrained by inadequate or end-of
-life network assets.
Enabling microgrids requires aggregation of individual
energy systems through a beyond-the-meter approach.
Capturing electricity production and storage data allows
for ‘virtual services’ which microgrids can provide to the
main network.
For successful microgrid development and operation, it
takes more than just integrating and balancing multiple
loads and distributed generation resources. A common
language of data communication is key to successfully
integrated microgrids.
SWITCHDIN AND MICROGRIDS
SwitchDin enables microgrid operators to
manage fleets of connected solar and
battery installations through beyond-the-
meter system integration. This flexibility
means microgrid operators can access the
data created by a diverse range of
different connected end user owned
systems.
Microgrids often require communal
generation and storage which can be
integrated as part of the fleet. System
monitoring tools, coupled with advanced
optimisation and control functionality,
allow microgrid operators to make
appropriate changes and resolve issues
swiftly. If network management is
required, SwitchDin can customise an
integration solution that connects directly
to the microgrid DNSP’s DMS or SCADA.
AS4777 and AS4755 standards based
approach is also provided for demand
management in both on and off grid
scenarios.
ABOUT SWITCHDIN
SwitchDin enables communities of solar and batteries
through system integration including cross platform
data communication and cloud computing. Beyond-the-
meter data is linked with the wider network to provide a
complete solution for aggregation and control.
SwitchDin empowers microgrid operators, retailers, solar
integrators and networks with monitoring, optimisation
and control functionality at their fingertips.
The SwitchDin team works hard everyday to create the
integration solutions to engage end users and ignite the
smart grid.
More information is available on our website
www.switchdin.com
ABN: 29 154 893 857
e info@switchdin.com
t +61 2 4786 0426
@SwitchDin