Research Microgrid Project Agreement

What is a microgrid project?

The primary goal for microgrid projects is to increase the energy resilience and enhance the ability to serve an installation’s electrical loads during a contingency situation.

How does government support microgrids?

Support for microgrids comes from research and development (R&D) programs at federal and state levels, software and tools, grants and funding support to incentivize demonstration projects, and tax and financial incentives for the installation of distributed energy [2, 3, 6, 126].

Is market restructuring a threat to a microgrid?

Market restructuring, like that proposed in New York's “Reforming the Energy Vision (REV)” effort, will be required to move from a situation where microgrids are viewed as a threat to one in which distributed energy resource services are valued by the utility grid and fairly compensated .

How should a microgrid design be defined before awarding a contract?

Define the microgrid design before awarding the contract. If the microgrid project is implemented using a phased approach, ensure the overall design and concept is well defined before the first contract is awarded. Decisions made early in the process will impact the effectiveness of the microgrid system.

How a microgrid is developed in the EU?

In the EU, microgrid development is accompanied with comprehensive R&D efforts supported by a series of EU’s Framework Programs (FPs) . Demonstration projects are developed starting in FP 5 to now with focus on island and remote microgrid system, utility scale multi-microgrid, control and operation.

What is a microgrid strategy?

The Strategy development process began with microgrid experts deliberating on areas the Strategy should focus on for impactful results in key metrics, such as reliability, resilience, decarbonization, and affordability, in the next five to ten years.