How to design a 10mw microgrid

What is a simple microgrid?

A simple microgrid might involve a simple design, such as a critical load paired with a backup generator. Simple designs are typically inefficient solutions when considering all critical loads and possible threats to a given system.

What is a microgrid design guide?

This guide is meant to assist communities – from residents to energy experts to decision makers – in developing a conceptual microgrid design that meets site-specific energy resilience goals.

What's driving innovation in the microgrid design space?

Increased interest in microgrids coupled with better and more robust digital tools to operate and maintain assets is leading to innovation in the microgrid design space. Diagram showing how utilities are seeing more DERs on the grid, including solar, wind, and energy storage. The circle above represents a microgrid. Credit: Bentley Systems/Siemens.

How do you calculate power requirements for a microgrid?

The best way to estimate the future power requirements of the microgrid is to analyze or record data for the specific loads and introduce a contingency above the peak load.15 Other key considerations for understanding loads include power factor and system harmonics caused by nonlinear loads. See Appendix B for details on these considerations.

How to develop a microgrid to power loads?

Evaluating existing on-site generation options (e.g., on-site PV, energy storage, cogeneration, and back-up generators) is the first step in developing a strategy for the microgrid to power loads. Using existing generation sources is generally preferred over building new generation assets, as it is usually more cost-effective and faster to develop.

What is a microgrid design tool?

The MDT allows designers to model, analyze, and optimize the size and composition of new microgrids or modifications to existing systems. Technology management, cost, performance, reliability, and resilience metrics are all offered by the tool.