Microgrids and battery storage
What is a microgrid?
A microgrid is an independent energy system that services a site or local area such as a mine site, business complex or neighbourhood. Within microgrids are one or more kinds of distributed energy (thermal generators, solar panels, wind turbines, combined heat & power) that produce its power.
In addition, microgrids can contain battery energy storage systems (BESS) as well as a control platform (energy management software) and other supporting equipment. Microgrids can operate in a grid-connected mode and island mode (autonomously).
Global markets are evolving, decarbonisation, demographic change, digitalisation and decentralisation are becoming key factors to the energy transition. The integration and control of energy systems at a localised level is becoming increasingly important to ensure power stability and reliability, and microgrids are the answer to the changing energy landscape.