Microgrid communities: disclosing the path to future system
With community microgrids, it is difficult to find several suitable cases. Yet, in this formative development stage where fully implemented community microgrids are rare, an exploratory search for real-life experiences in existing cases are purposeful to guide coming researchers in their quest to further the subject area.
Sustainable rural electrification planning in developing countries: A
The microgrids are designed to supply electricity to up to 30 or 40 houses, using different configurations of wind turbines and PV panels. In case there are dispersed houses
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid microgrids
In this work, a sustainability evaluation is carried out on hybrid wind-PV-diesel-battery microgrids implemented in north-western Venezuela. The projects are part of a government strategy to promote electricity access in isolated poor regions using renewable energy, under the program "Sowing Light".
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid microgrids in
In this paper, 13 microgrid projects in north-western Venezuela are presented and their environmental, technical, socioeconomic and institutional dimensions of sustainability are
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid microgrids
In this paper, 13 microgrid projects in north-western Venezuela are presented and their environmental, technical, socioeconomic and institutional dimensions of sustainability are evaluated. For this purpose, an evaluation methodology based on some ad hoc criteria is developed, assessed by means of technical visits, semi-structured interviews
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid
In this paper, 13 microgrid projects in north-western Venezuela are presented and their environmental, technical, socioeconomic and institutional dimensions of sustainability are evaluated. For this purpose, an evaluation
Reforming Venezuela''s electricity sector | 03 Making sense of
One option that is now both technically and economically attractive in the Venezuelan context is the complete local electricity system, or microgrid. A microgrid uses small generators sited close to where the electricity is used, with a distribution network sometimes under local control.
Improving Remote Community Microgrid Reliability and
Lake Shadow is a small "virtual" community with a 4MW average, 10MW peak power draw. The community contains a variety of residential, office, and industry loads. Lake Shadow hosts exotic loads for analysis such as a data center, small airport, railyard, hospital, water treatment plants, and a distribution center.
Empowering Communities: A Roadmap to Sustainable Smart Microgrids
The roadmap concludes by calling upon policymakers, industry leaders, community organizations, and individuals to collaborate in realizing a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous future through community-centric Smart Microgrid ecosystems.
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid microgrids in
An interconnected microgrid, with photovoltaic solar generation and a storage system with lithium-ion batteries for the electrification of San Pablo 2 is proposed and the determination of the
Reforming Venezuela''s Research electricity sector
In other areas, local community ''microgrids'' may offer more sustainable long-term options. — A focus on healthcare, water supply and other public services: Given the extent of the existing – and growing – humanitarian crisis in the country, rebuilding Venezuela''s electricity sector will need to prioritize the restoration
Sustainable rural electrification planning in developing countries
The microgrids are designed to supply electricity to up to 30 or 40 houses, using different configurations of wind turbines and PV panels. In case there are dispersed houses within those communities, for which microgrid extension is not feasible, HWT is preferable for Zulia and Falcon, and SHS in the other states.
Reforming Venezuela''s electricity sector | 03 Making sense of
One option that is now both technically and economically attractive in the Venezuelan context is the complete local electricity system, or microgrid. A microgrid uses small generators sited
Sustainability and design assessment of rural hybrid microgrids in
An interconnected microgrid, with photovoltaic solar generation and a storage system with lithium-ion batteries for the electrification of San Pablo 2 is proposed and the determination of the technical-economic feasibility of the proposed microgrid design using