Microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy sources within defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable grid.
A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both
- Grid connected mode
- Island mode
Microgrid is small, advanced electric grid with features that make it especially adept at managing energy and ensuring its reliable delivery. Self-sufficient, a microgrid serves a discrete geographic footprint, such as a college campus, hospital complex, business center, or neighborhood.
Within microgrid one or more kinds of distributed energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, generators that produce its power. In addition, many newer microgrid contain energy storage like batteries etc.
Some also now have electric vehicle charging stations.
Interconnected to nearby Industries and buildings, the microgrid provides electricity and for its customers, delivered, monitored and controlled via SCADA.