Microgrid Technologies

Microgrid technology is an emerging area with numerous advantages over the conventional power grid. It enables the connection and disconnection of the system from the grid, allowing it to operate in grid-connected and islanded modes. This volume discusses various aspects of microgrids, such as energy storage systems, power and energy management, power electronics interface, battery management systems, power system analysis, and power quality problems. It also presents recent advancements in the field, including Internet of Things, artificial intelligent techniques, modeling of green energy smart meters, and communication networks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Microgrid technology is a rapidly emerging field with numerous advantages over the traditional power grid. A microgrid is a distributed energy resource (DER) system that consists of interconnected loads with clearly defined electrical boundaries, functioning as a single controllable entity within the grid. This technology enables the connection and disconnection of the microgrid from the main grid, allowing it to operate in both grid-connected and islanded modes.

Microgrids play a crucial role in the evolving landscape of energy and power systems. This volume comprehensively explores various aspects of microgrids, including energy storage systems, power and energy management, power electronics interfaces, battery management systems, power system analysis, and many more.

In the early chapters, the book delves into the different types of energy storage systems used in microgrids, such as batteries, pumped-storage hydroelectric systems, and flywheels. It also discusses power and energy management strategies for microgrids, including demand response, energy arbitrage, and energy optimization techniques. Power electronics interfaces are crucial in connecting renewable energy sources and loads within microgrids, and the book covers the design and implementation of AC and DC microgrid power electronics interfaces.

Battery management systems are essential for ensuring the reliable operation of microgrids, and the book provides detailed insights into the design and implementation of these systems. Power system analysis for microgrids is crucial for understanding the dynamics and stability of microgrid systems, and the book covers various analytical methods and tools used in this field.

The middle section of the book focuses on power quality problems in microgrids and their mitigation strategies. It discusses various power quality issues, such as voltage sags, harmonics, and unbalanced loads, and presents solutions using techniques such as power electronics, energy storage systems, and active power filters. The book also introduces the use of the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm-based upQC controller for power quality enhancement in microgrids.

Furthermore, the book explores the power quality enhancement and grid support through the integration of solar energy conversion systems into microgrids. It discusses the design and implementation of solar energy conversion systems, including photovoltaic panels, inverters, and energy storage systems. The book also presents fuzzy logic-based power quality assessments and covers various power quality indices used in microgrid systems.

The final chapters of the book delve into the recent advancements in microgrids, including applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) for microgrids, the use of artificial intelligent techniques, modeling of green energy smart meters for microgrids, communication networks for microgrids, and other aspects of microgrid technologies.

This volume is valuable as a learning tool for beginners in the field of microgrids as well as for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and expertise in this area. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of microgrid technologies, covering key topics such as energy storage, power management, power electronics, power quality, and renewable energy integration.

Weight: 918g
Dimension: 161 x 238 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119710790