Smart Microgrids
Smart Microgrids are independent or semi-independent power systems that integrate renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, battery energy storage (BESS), and electrical loads, all managed by digital intelligent control systems. A microgrid can operate either connected to the main grid or in islanded mode, ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply for rural, remote, or mission-critical areas. With the support of artificial intelligence and automation, Smart Microgrids optimise energy distribution, reduce operational costs, and enhance flexibility and resilience in power system operation.
Smart Microgrid Operation Management
Real-time Microgrid Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Demand Forecasting and Load Scheduling Generation Unit Dispatch (PV, Wind, Diesel, BESS, etc.) Islanding Detection and Resynchronization Fault Detection, Isolation and Restoration (FDIR) Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) for DER Assets Power Quality Monitoring (THD, Voltage Sag/Swells) AI-based System Optimization (load matching, loss minimization) Energy Usage Tracking and Performance Metrics (EUI, efficiency KPIs)
Unified Data Infrastructure for Microgrids
Multi-source Data Collection: DERs, sensors, weather, meters Edge and Cloud-based Storage Architecture Data Normalization and Standardization (IEC 61850, IEEE 1547, OpenADR) Integrated Energy Management Platform (EMS/DMS/DERMS) Asset Lifecycle Monitoring (inverter, battery, controller, meters) Cyber-physical system security layers (Zero Trust, secure IoT) ERP-style platforms for energy accounting, billing, and carbon reporting Predictive Analytics: Load growth, degradation, asset failure
Microgrid Automation and Control Systems
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Control Automation Autonomous Mode Switching (Grid-following ↔ Grid-forming) Automatic Load Prioritization and Intelligent Load Shedding Voltage and Frequency Stabilization (Droop control, V-f control) Real-time Optimization: Economic Dispatch and Power Flow System-wide Communication Standards (Modbus, MQTT, DNP3) Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for Operators Integrated Cybersecurity Protection (IEC 62351, NIST 800-82)
