Open AccessOverview of key microgrid technologies
Author(s) -
Wei Xu,
Xiangning Xiao,
Pengwei Chen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international transactions on electrical energy systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 42
ISSN - 2050-7038
DOI - 10.1002/etep.2566
Subject(s) - microgrid , key (lock) , risk analysis (engineering) , systems engineering , quality (philosophy) , computer science , emerging technologies , engineering , power quality , control (management) , engineering management , business , electrical engineering , computer security , philosophy , epistemology , artificial intelligence , voltage
Summary As a useful supplement and an effective utilization technique, microgrid technology has garnered considerable attention in the power industry. Despite this rapid development, microgrids continue to present technical challenges. A detailed systematic research overview of key microgrid technologies is presented from 5 aspects covering the typical structure, planning and design, operational control, protection technology, and power quality. In addition, potential beneficial prospects for these key technologies are discussed.