Microgrid Intentional Islanding for Network Emergencies
| Title | Microgrid Intentional Islanding for Network Emergencies |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Grau, I, Cipcigan LM, Jenkins N, Papadopoulos P |
| Conference Name | Proceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference |
| Date Published | September |
| Conference Location | University of Strathclyde |
| Keywords | Distributed Generation Operation of future power systems |
| Abstract | This research work address the main technical issues of islanding in order to maintain the supply of electricity in the case of a major network event which results in a loss of grid connection. Integration of individual micro distributed generators in the LV side of the grid could imply benefits for the customers, not only from an economic point of view but also as an electric supply guarantee. The continuity of the supply could be reached by associating a number of loads (customers) and its microsources into different subsystems (microgrids) being able to work in parallel with the grid but with the capacity to switch to islanded mode (off-grid) in case of grid emergency situation. |
