Dong ao Island 1MW Smart Microgrid Project

What is the Dongao Island smart microgrid project?

Project structure The Dongao Island megawatt-level independent smart microgrid project was China’s first megawatt-level microgrid system with complementary wind, solar, diesel, and energy storage, and was also China’s first commercial-run island smart microgrid system. The project was constructed in two phases.

Why is micro-grid important in China?

Micro-grid is becoming an important aspect of future smart grid, which features control flexibility, improved reliability and better power quality. This paper conducts an overview of research and development of micro-grids in China. There are abundant renewable resources in China, which can benefit the development and application of micro-grids.

Where are island microgrids built?

.The construction of domestic island microgrids is concentrated in the southeast coastal area. The main function of the microgrids are to solve the problem of electricity consumption and desalination of seawater for resident islanders and military garrisons situated on the islands.

What is China doing with AC microgrids?

With the continuous deepening of research, experience has been accumulated in China in the planning and design, operation control and energy management of AC microgrids. In more recent years, Chinese scholars began to simulate DC (direct current) microgrids.

What is the future development direction of microgrids in China?

The future development direction of microgrids in China will therefore be towards an energy system that integrates electricity, gas, water, and heat resources, achieves mutual coupling, and solves the problems of efficient energy utilization and peak regulation .

What is a microgrid system?

The term “microgrid” refers to a small power generation and distribution system composed of distributed generators, energy storage devices, energy conversion devices, related loads, monitoring devices and protective devices. It is an autonomous system that can realize self-control, protection and management.