Micrgrids are an extremely hot topic when discussing the larger
domain of grid modernization. Most of the activity happening
today is occurring at universities and military installations, but
cities are set to take a larger role in the coming years
- this according to a recent presentation based on an
upcoming report from GTM Research.
According to Magdalena Klemun, a grid analyst with GTM Research,
microgrids are now transitioning from combined heat and
power systems installed for reliability concerns to more
sophisticated systems that integrate renewable energy and
distribution networks assets coordinated within clear geographical
boundaries.
In the smart grid community, microgrids can be broadly
defined. The GTM Research report has developed and
included descriptions and graphics to help clarify what a
microgrid is, while also acknowledging many of the concepts that
can be components of a microgrid do not necessarily constitute a
true microgrid. The demand
