Microgrids architectures and control

Microgrids are the most innovative area in the electric power industry today. Future microgrids could exist as energy-balanced cells within existing power distribution grids or stand-alone power networks within small communities. A definitive presentation on all aspects of microgrids, this text exam...

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Other Authors: Hatziargyriou, Nikos (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Wiley/IEEE Press 2014
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The microgrids concept / Christine Schwaegerl and Liang Tao
  • Microgrids control issues / Aris Dimeas, Antonis Tsikalakis, George Kariniotakis and George Korres
  • Intelligent local controllers / Thomas Degner, Nikos Soultani, Alfred Engler and Asier Gil de Muro
  • Microgrid protection / Alexander Oudalov, Thomas Degner, Frank van Overbeeke and Jose Miguel Yarza
  • Operation of multi-microgrids / João Abel Peças Lopes, André Madureira, Nuno Gil and Fernanda Resende
  • Pilot sites: success stories and learnt lessons / George Kariniotakis, Aris Dimeas and Frank Van Overbeeke
  • Quantification of technical, economic, environmental and social benefits of microgrid operation / Christine Schwaegerl and Liang Tao
  • Includes bibliographical references and index