Block-level microgrids for power system resilience: Scaling and impacts
Paper number
0322
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Conference name
CIRED 2018 Ljubljana Workshop
Conference date
7 - 8 June 2018
Conference location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Peer-reviewed
Yes
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Convener
Authors
Ostfeld, Aminy, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of America
Whitmeyer, Michael, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of America
von Meier, Alexandra, University of California, Berkeley, The United States of America
Whitmeyer, 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.
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Publisher
AIM
Date
2018-06-07
Permanent link to this record
https://www.cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/1072
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/43
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/43
ISSN
2032-9628
ISBN
978-2-9602415-1-8