Block-level microgrids for power system resilience: Scaling and impacts
Paper number
0322Conference name
CIRED 2018 Ljubljana WorkshopConference date
7 - 8 June 2018Conference location
Ljubljana, SloveniaPeer-reviewed
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Ostfeld, Aminy, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of AmericaWhitmeyer, Michael, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of America
von Meier, Alexandra, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of America
Abstract
This paper presents a new approach for the coordination and scaling of microgrids, known as EcoBlocks, and discusses the ability of EcoBlocks to function as electrical islands in an adaptive manner. We analyse the impacts of EcoBlock design elements such as block size, energy management strategies, and DC power distribution on grid resilience, flexibility and efficiency under large-scale deployment. By enabling new operating schemes including routine grid support as well as adaptive islanding during major disturbance events, EcoBlocks could significantly enhance the beneficial role of microgrids for grid resilience.Publisher
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2018-06-07Permanent link to this record
https://www.cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/1072http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/43