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An evolution towards smart grids: the role of storage systems

An evolution towards smart grids: the role of storage systems
The impact of increased renewable generation on the existing grid infrastructure can be best summed up by the title of an article in the LA times “Power struggle: Green energy versus a grid that’s not ready.”  The operation principles of the current electric networks were established before the 1960s and it has not has changed…
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Introducing Microgrids & Local Energy Communities

Introducing Microgrids & Local Energy Communities
Decarbonization of power system and the electrification of everything The electricity production has traditionally been governed namely by a combination of large centralized power plants, in addition to smaller distributed Combined Heat and Power plants (CHP), both of which were primarily fed by fossil fuels. Environmental concerns, commercial and economic factors, together with national/European initiatives,…
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The odyssey of monitoring distribution networks

The odyssey of monitoring distribution networks
The operation of a power network requires accurate monitoring of its state: bus voltages, line currents, consumption, and generation. This is especially relevant in transmission networks where volatile and distributed generation and consumption cause bidirectional power flow and voltage drops. Therefore, State Estimation (SE) [1] is used to estimate the bus voltage phasors using the…
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Reconnecting the dots – Closing the gap between markets and the physical grid

Reconnecting the dots – Closing the gap between markets and the physical grid
Smart grids are complex socio-technical systems that provide solutions to issues of aging grid infrastructure, increasing need of demand response and aid in the reduction of carbon emissions. Different component technologies, customer behavior and controls in power networks interact in a highly dynamic manner in today’s smart grids [1]. Yet most research on smart grids…
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