Microgrid Lab Features

What is a microgrid & how does it work?

A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid. It can connect and disconnect from the grid to operate in grid-connected or island mode. Microgrids can improve customer reliability and resilience to grid disturbances.

What is the microgrid systems laboratory?

We work to help drive that change The Microgrid Systems Laboratory is a collaborative effort to speed the transition to a more resilient, sustainable, and accessible electricity system. Microgrids are community-scaled smart energy networks, and are enabling infrastructure for smart grid and other advanced energy technologies.

What is a microgrid design guide?

This guide is meant to assist communities – from residents to energy experts to decision makers – in developing a conceptual microgrid design that meets site-specific energy resilience goals.

What is a microgrid report?

This report provides (1) an overview of the microgrid planning, assessment, and design process for DoD installations and (2) is a resource for energy managers, policymakers, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in microgrid projects.

What are advanced microgrids?

Advanced microgrids enable local power generation assets—including traditional generators, renewables, and storage—to keep the local grid running even when the larger grid experiences interruptions or, for remote areas, where there is no connection to the larger grid.

What is a microgrid design analysis?

For a design analysis, it is useful to conduct system modeling to match microgrid loads with generation on an hourly, 15-minute, or 1-minute basis. This type of modeling can provide a detailed look into how a microgrid can supply loads from different generation sources at each time step throughout the course of a year.