Microgrid Demonstration Project of China Electric Power Research Institute

What is Wenzhou Nanji microgrid project?

Wenzhou Nanji of Zhejiang microgrid project was funded as a national “863” demonstration project by National Research Foundation of China. The total investment is about 0.15 billion yuan. The system consists of 1000 kW wind power generation, 545 kW PV power generation, 30 kW ocean power generation and 1600 kW diesel power generation.

Are there any micro-grid demonstrations built in China?

There are several micro-grid demonstrations are built in China for research and/or power supply for rural areas or islands. To introduce the effect and progresses of China on micro-grids, the available micro-grids are comprehensive reviewed in the following section.

What is AC microgrid in China?

AC microgrids are most commonly used architecture in China. Several commercial AC micro-grids have been set up in several cities. Wenzhou Nanji of Zhejiang microgrid project was funded as a national “863” demonstration project by National Research Foundation of China. The total investment is about 0.15 billion yuan.

What is the development potential of China's micro-grid?

“The National Energy Board will build 30 micro-grids demonstration project during “the twelfth 5-year”. Preliminary estimates by 2015, China’s investment on microgrid will reach 3.167 billion yuan.” reported in . Therefore, the development potential of China’s micro-grid is huge.

What is the research on DC microgrids in China?

From 2009 to 2016, research on DC microgrids in China has gradually involved many different aspects, such as the study of DC microgrid power electronic converters, DC circuit breakers, and other key equipment, as well as operation control technology, protection, and energy management. 1.2 China’s Current and Planned Policies Regarding MG

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.