Final Report Summary - MORE MICROGRIDS (Advanced Architectures and Control Concepts for More Microgrids)
The MORE MICROGRIDS project aimed at the increase of penetration of microgeneration in electrical networks through the exploitation and extension of the microgrids concept, involving the investigation of alternative microgenerator control strategies and alternative network designs, development of new tools for multi-microgrids management operation (involving distribution management system architectures and new software adaptation) and standardisation of technical and commercial protocols.
Microgrids are novel distribution network structures offering a number of important advantages. From the customer point of view, microgrids provide both thermal and electricity needs, and in addition enhance local reliability, reduce emissions, improve power quality by supporting voltage and reducing voltage dips, and potentially lower costs of energy supply. From the utility point of view, the application of distributed energy sources can potentially reduce the demand for distribution and transmission facilities.
The MORE MICROGRIDS project was organised in respective work packages (WPs), as follows:
- WP A. Investigation of new micro source, storage and load controllers to provide efficient operation of microgrids.
- WP B. Development of alternative control strategies (centralised versus decentralised).
- WP C. Alternative network designs.
- WP D. Technical and commercial integration of multi-microgrids.
- WP E. Standardisation of technical and commercial protocols and hardware.
- WP F. Field trials of alternative control and management strategies.
- WP G. Impact on power system operation.
- WP H. Impact on the development of electricity network infrastructures.
The project yielded major achievements in the following areas:
1) investigation of new micro source, storage and load controllers to provide efficient operation of microgrids;
2) development of alternative control strategies (centralised versus decentralised);
3) alternative network designs;
4) technical and commercial integration of multi-microgrids;
5) standardisation of technical and commercial protocols and hardware;
6) field trials of alternative control and management strategies;
7) impact on power system operation;
8) impact on the development of electricity network infrastructures.
The scientific and technical work carried out in the framework of the project has leads to the development of new hardware prototypes, models, algorithms and processes. All the associated information was shared among the partners, through the technical reports that constitute deliverables of the project, but also by memos, direct contacts and visits. Confidentiality of certain technical aspects, regarding external dissemination, may be recognised in the sequence of a formal request of one or more partners. The consortium partners have actively disseminated project activities in the major energy related conferences, workshops, symposia and other events. The main results of the project were published as fact sheets and have been widely distributed in various EU countries by the project partners.
Microgrids are novel distribution network structures offering a number of important advantages. From the customer point of view, microgrids provide both thermal and electricity needs, and in addition enhance local reliability, reduce emissions, improve power quality by supporting voltage and reducing voltage dips, and potentially lower costs of energy supply. From the utility point of view, the application of distributed energy sources can potentially reduce the demand for distribution and transmission facilities.
The MORE MICROGRIDS project was organised in respective work packages (WPs), as follows:
- WP A. Investigation of new micro source, storage and load controllers to provide efficient operation of microgrids.
- WP B. Development of alternative control strategies (centralised versus decentralised).
- WP C. Alternative network designs.
- WP D. Technical and commercial integration of multi-microgrids.
- WP E. Standardisation of technical and commercial protocols and hardware.
- WP F. Field trials of alternative control and management strategies.
- WP G. Impact on power system operation.
- WP H. Impact on the development of electricity network infrastructures.
The project yielded major achievements in the following areas:
1) investigation of new micro source, storage and load controllers to provide efficient operation of microgrids;
2) development of alternative control strategies (centralised versus decentralised);
3) alternative network designs;
4) technical and commercial integration of multi-microgrids;
5) standardisation of technical and commercial protocols and hardware;
6) field trials of alternative control and management strategies;
7) impact on power system operation;
8) impact on the development of electricity network infrastructures.
The scientific and technical work carried out in the framework of the project has leads to the development of new hardware prototypes, models, algorithms and processes. All the associated information was shared among the partners, through the technical reports that constitute deliverables of the project, but also by memos, direct contacts and visits. Confidentiality of certain technical aspects, regarding external dissemination, may be recognised in the sequence of a formal request of one or more partners. The consortium partners have actively disseminated project activities in the major energy related conferences, workshops, symposia and other events. The main results of the project were published as fact sheets and have been widely distributed in various EU countries by the project partners.
