This document provides an overview of microgrids. It defines a microgrid as a small-scale power supply network designed to provide power for a small community using local power generation and storage. Microgrids can operate connected to the main utility grid or independently. They comprise distributed generation sources like renewable energy and thermal sources. Microgrids offer advantages like reliability, reduced emissions, and efficiency. Challenges include voltage and frequency control, storage needs, and protection schemes. Future research directions include demonstration projects and developing microgrids into intelligent energy systems.

1. Name : Jatoth Rajender
Sch. No: 203113002
Ph.D. EE
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2. Outline
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Introduction to Microgrid.
Microgrid Operating Modes.
The Need ofMicrogrid.
Sources of microgrid
Interconnected Microgrids – Power Parks.
Environmental Aspects.
Conventional Grid versus Microgrid.
Advantages &Disadvantages ofMicrogrid.
Future Directions on Microgrid Research.
References.

3. Introduction To Microgrid
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What isMicrogrid?
It is a small-scale power supply network that is designed
to provide power for a small community.
It enables local power generation for local loads.
It comprises of various small power generating sources
that makes it highly flexible and efficient.

4. Introduction To Microgrid
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What isMicrogrid?
It is connected to both the local generating units and the
utility grid thus preventing power outages.
Excess power can be sold to the utility grid.
Size of the Microgrid may range from housing estate to
municipal regions.

5. Introduction To Microgrid
Microgrid Components
Distributed Generation
Loads
Immediate storage
Controller
Point of Common Coupling
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Typical Microgrid is shown
below:
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Pomelo, Indonesia - Villagemicrogrid
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8. Microgrid Operating Modes
Grid Connected Mode:
Utility grid isactive.
Static switch isclosed
All the feeders are being
supplied by utilitygrid.
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9. Microgrid Operating Modes
Island Mode:
Utility grid is not supplying power
Static switch isopen.
Feeder A, B, C are being supplied
by Microsources.
Feeder D (not sensitive )
is dead.
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10. The Need Of Microgrid
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Microgrid could be the answer to our energy crisis.
Transmission losses gets highly reduced.
Microgrid results in substantial savings and cuts
emissions without major changes to lifestyles.
Provide high quality and reliable energy supply to
critical loads

11. Sources of microgrid
 A microgrid presents various types of generation sources that
feed electricity , heating and cooling to the user.

12. Sources of microgrid
these sources are two major group
 Thermal energy sources
 Renewable generation sours

13. Interconnected Microgrids
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Interconnected Microgrids – Power Parks
Practical size of Microgrids is limited to a few MVA.
For larger loads, it is desirable to interconnect many
Microgrids to form a larger Microgrid network called
PowerParks.
The advantages of this Microgrid structure insures
greater stability and controllability for the PowerParks.

14. Environmental Aspects
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Microgrid encourages the use of the renewable energy
sources.
Large land use impacts are avoided.
CO2 Emissions are reduced.

15. Conventional Grid vs. Microgrid
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Efficiency of conventional grid is very low as compared
to Microgrid.
Large amount of energy in the form of heat is wasted in
conventional grid.
Power sources in case of Microgrid (often referred to as
Microsources) are small and are located in close
proximity to load.

16. Advantages & Disadvantages
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Microgrid Advantages
Amajor advantage of a Microgrid, is its ability, during a utility
grid disturbance, to separate and isolate itself from the utility
seamlessly with little or no disruption to the loads within the
Microgrid.
In peak load periods it prevents utility grid failure by
reducing the load on the grid.
Significant environmental benefits made possible by the use
of low or zero emission generators.

17. Advantages & Disadvantages
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Microgrid Advantages
The use of both electricity and heat permitted by the
close proximity of the generator to the user, thereby
increasing the overall energy efficiency.
Microgrid can act to mitigate the electricity costs to its
users by generating some or all of its electricity needs.

18. Advantages & Disadvantages
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Microgrid Disadvantages
Voltage, frequency and power quality are three main
parameters that must be considered and controlled to
acceptable standards whilst the power and energy balance is
maintained.
Electrical energy needs to be stored in battery banks thus
requiring more space and maintenance.
Resynchronization with the utility grid is difficult.

19. Advantages & Disadvantages
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Microgrid Disadvantages
Microgrid protection is one of the most important challenges
facing the implementationof Microgrids.
Issues such as standby charges and net metering may pose
obstacles for Microgrid.

20. Future Directions onMicrogrid
Research
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To investigate full-scale development, field demonstration,
experimental performance evaluation of frequency and voltage control
methods under various operation modes.
Transition between grid connected and islanded modes on interaction
phenomena between distribution generation and high penetration of
distributed generation.
Transformation of Microgrid system today into the intelligent,
robust energy delivery system in the future by providing
significant reliability and security benefits.

21. References
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22. References
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23. Thank You
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