Project SENSIBLE’s results from MV/LV coordinated island operation in a distribution grid

Abstract

The Horizon 2020 Storage ENabled SustaInable energy for BuiLdings and communitiEs (SENSIBLE) focused in the integration of small-scale storage technologies in buildings and distribution networks. The demonstration site of the SENSIBLE project, includes a EDP Distribuição’s MV storage system and the project’s LV small-scale storage systems. One of the most interesting use cases of project SENSIBLE consists in the coordinated islanding operation MV and LV storage systems, using a centralized control approach. This system will be able to isolate from the main grid thus effectively working as a microgrid with MV and LV Storage, PV generation and residential/commercial loads. This paper presents an overview of the assets, technologies and control tools that will enable new grid support functions from small-scale storage, addressing the main results and conclusions obtained by the end of the project.