UCI Dataset Microgrid

What is a UCI microgrid?

The UCI Microgrid presents unique opportunities to study microgrids in itself, but the UCI Microgrid has the added benefit of being served from same substation (the SCE MacArthur Substation) that anchors the DOE Irvine Smart Grid Demonstration (ISGD) project (Figure 10 10).

What is the primary feed for the UCI substation?

The primary feed for the UCI Substation is an SCE 66 kV line with a single billing meter. The two UCI Substation transformers, which cannot be paralleled, each serve 5 circuits and a capacitor bank. The 12 kV side of the two transformers are connected with a tie-line switch.

Does UCI have solar power?

The gas turbine and steam turbine supply about 85% of the electrical needs on the campus with the balance being served by solar resources (5%) and utility import (10%). UCI has 893 kW of fixed panel solar photovoltaic installed on the rooftops of 12 buildings (Figure 3).

Can two UCI substation transformers be paralleled?

The two UCI Substation transformers, which cannot be paralleled, each serve 5 circuits and a capacitor bank. The 12 kV side of the two transformers are connected with a tie-line switch. At present, the two capacitor banks at the UCI Substation are disconnected due to a resonance issue that occurred when the 19MW combined cycle plant was installed.