Can a microgrid be used on remote islands?

In future work, the method will be developed to not only be applied on remote islands, but also in areas where electricity supply is already safely available. Research can also be extended to develop a design model for a network of interconnected microgrids.

What is An islanded microgrid?

An islanded microgrid is normally composed of three groups of distributed generators (DGs), one being grid-forming, the other being grid-supporting and the grid-feeding DGs [ 1 ]. To avoid loss of synchronism, normally only one grid-forming DG is adopted in an islanded microgrid. But there could be as many grid-supporting DGs as necessary.

Can hybrid microgrids be used in isolated areas?

These hybrid microgrids will provide efficient, low-cost, and clean energy, and increase reliability and resiliency of the microgrid in isolated areas. In future work, the method will be developed to not only be applied on remote islands, but also in areas where electricity supply is already safely available.

How does a microgrid work?

In this study, the microgrid comprises a diesel generator, photovoltaic cells as generating units, and an external battery energy storage system as an ancillary service source to provide primary frequency response. The microgrid is modeled in MATLAB Simulink.

How does the islanded three-phase microgrid work?

For the operation of the islanded three-phase microgrid, DG1 powered by the first set of fuel cells acts as a grid-forming generator while DG2 powered by another set of fuel cells acts as a grid-supporting generator, and DG3 powered by solar panels acts as the grid-feeding generator.

Should microgrids be built in remote areas?

Currently, because the cost of installing rooftop solar power systems is decreasing, the case for independent microgrids in remote areas is becoming stronger. In deciding to construct microgrids, it is necessary to comprehensively consider technical, environmental, and economic issues.