Microgrid on-grid and off-grid solutions

What is an off-grid microgrid?

ABB’s off-grid microgrid solutions effectively manage and balance renewable energy sources such as solar PV or wind with fossil fuel generation in accordance with loads and energy storage to ensure grid stability.

What happens if a microgrid is grid-connected?

If the microgrid is grid-connected (i.e., connected to the main electric grid), then the community can draw power from the main electric grid to supplement its own generation as needed or sell power back to the main electric grid when it is generating excess power.

How does a smart grid help a microgrid?

As the utilities digitize the grid, it becomes easier to monitor, manage, and control the assets on-site and remotely. Deploying the appropriate smart grid technologies enables the microgrids to export or import power, to or from the national grid, helping to balance supply and demand. Get in touch with us. Microgrid Components and ABB offering

Why do we need a microgrid?

Microgrids can also enable utilities to defer investment in expansion or upgrading of the main grid. In addition, the capability for smarter control of the distributed energy resources within a 03 Off-grid microgrids deliver grid quality power while enabling fuel and emissions savings.

What are advanced microgrids?

Advanced microgrids enable local power generation assets—including traditional generators, renewables, and storage—to keep the local grid running even when the larger grid experiences interruptions or, for remote areas, where there is no connection to the larger grid.

What is the difference between grid connected and networked microgrids?

Grid-connected microgrids have a connection to the main grid, but can switch away from this if there are power supply issues, for example. Networked microgrids are groups of microgrids that are connected together to serve a wide geographic area, like a community or city.