Open AccessMicrogrid: Innovation, Challenges and Prospects
Author(s) -
Zaineb Nisar Jan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal for research in applied science and engineering technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-9653
DOI - 10.22214/ijraset.2021.38439
Subject(s) - microgrid , interfacing , renewable energy , energy storage , environmental economics , fossil fuel , computer science , electricity , grid , distributed generation , power (physics) , business , electrical engineering , engineering , waste management , economics , physics , geometry , mathematics , quantum mechanics , computer hardware
In the present world where environmental issues are posing a great threat to the survival of mankind a better yet effective way of reducing carbon emissions and improving the environment by less usage of fossil fuels was suggested. This approach was called microgrid (MG). Renewable energy resources could be used effectively to produce electricity and can be easily integrated with the conventional grid. This paper elaborates on the basic concept of microgrid, and then describes the challenges and future prospects of the microgrid. Distribution generators along with energy storage devices and proper interfacing power electronic devices are used. Working on the basis of the type of microgrid is also discussed in this paper. Keywords: Renewable energy resources, distributed energy, AC microgrid, DC microgrid, energy management.