March 2020
Intermediate to advanced
414 pages
10h 46m
English
Microgrids (MG) are defined as smart power systems including loads, distributed generations (DGs), and energy storage systems (ESSs) (batteries, electric vehicles, hydraulic storage, etc.) grouped together within a limited geographic area [512], [513]. The main advantage that the MG offers is to enable customers both with a bidirectional communication platform and with control devices to control their energy needs and excesses. In addition, with an adequate communication structure, it is possible to shape the users load demand curves using demand response strategies [514].
MG can operate either in grid-connected or islanded mode. In ...
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