Tsinghua Microgrid

When did Tsinghua University start a microgrid project?

In September 2005, Tsinghua University signed a cooperative research agreement with Liaoning High Tech Energy Group Co., Ltd., establishing China’s first microgrid Research Institute. In 2006, Tsinghua University worked with the State Key Laboratory of Power Generation Equipment Control and Simulation to build a microgrid experimental platform.

What is a microgrid in China?

In 2004, China began to carry out research on the concept of microgrids as proposed by the United States. This research has been based on the connection of distributed generation to large electrical grids via AC (alternating current) microgrids and the impacts of microgrids on large grids.

What are the different types of microgrid projects in China?

In China, the microgrid projects that have been completed can be divided into island microgrids, remote areas microgrids, and urban area microgrids based on their geographic locations.

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 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.

Are there bottlenecks in the development of Microgrid technology in China?

Although the development of microgrid technology in China has achieved some remarkable results, there are many bottlenecks in the comprehensive application and operation and control mode of microgrids involving advanced power electronics, computer control, communications and other technologies.