Minigrid Management System Development & Trials

“迷你电网”是传统上存在于国家主要电网之外的电网，但正开始在更传统的电网中获得牵引力，以实现当地可再生能源发电和需求的匹配，并提高电力系统的整体弹性。孤立的微型电网通常位于地理位置偏远的位置，这些网络负责管理它们自己的所有电力基础设施，并确保连接到其网络的所有用户都有足够的电力可用。管理这些系统需要在最大化能源消耗和允许足够的电力容量之间谨慎地平衡，以确保需求永远不会超过发电量。对于迷你格栅的非技术所有者来说，这可能是非常耗时和具有挑战性的。此外，如果操作不当，可能会限制网络的增长，甚至会导致与之相连的人的服务中断。该项目将与英国的孤岛迷你电网合作，开发一种“迷你电网管理系统”，其主要目的是增加消费者对当地能源系统的参与，并提高联网的可再生能源发电机的利用率。该管理系统还将通过提高系统效率、减轻管理负担、最大化连接资产的寿命和优化可再生能源资源的使用，为微型电网运营商提供支持。

'Minigrids' are electrical networks that have traditionally existed outwith the main national grid but are beginning to gain traction on more conventional electrical networks to enable matching of local renewable generation and demand as well as improve overall electrical system resiliency. Islanded minigrids are generally located within geographically remote locations, these networks are responsible for managing all of their own electrical infrastructure and ensuring there is enough power available for all consumers connected to their network.Managing these systems requires a careful balancing act between maximising energy consumption whilst allowing sufficient power capacity to ensure that demand never exceeds generation. This can be exceptionally time-consuming and challenging for non-technical owners of minigrids. Furthermore, if it isn't done correctly, it can result in limiting the growth of the network or even service disruption for those connected to it.Working with the islanded minigrids in the UK, this project will see the development of a 'Minigrid Management System', whose primary purpose is to increase consumer engagement with the local energy system and improve the utilisation of the connected renewable generators. This management system will also support the minigrid operators by increasing the efficiency of the system, reducing the management burden, maximising the lifespan of the connected assets and optimising usage of the available renewable energy resource.