Localized Aggregation of Diverse Energy Sources for Rural Electrification Using Microgrids
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 133, Issue 3
Abstract
Extension of electrical service to large rural populations in developing nations is a key requirement to realize human development goals set forth by international agencies. This paper presents the case for distributed generation in the form of microgrids, which should be the preferred path towards rural electrification in developing communities and a vital complement to expensive centralized grid expansion. The technical features of frequency and voltage control for distributed generation devices in a microgrid are discussed along with a presentation of their stability attributes. Computer simulation results and experimental results from a laboratory scale microgrid are also presented.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 133 • Issue 3 • September 2007
Pages: 121 - 131
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Received: Dec 28, 2005
Accepted: Apr 24, 2006
Published online: Sep 1, 2007
Published in print: Sep 2007
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