Microgrids are the cells of the energy internet
Microgrids are small-scale, self-contained power grids designed to supply electricity to a specific local area, such as a neighborhood, campus, or industrial site. Energy microgrids can be the pillar on which smart energy structures and smart grids, including energy systems using multiple energy carriers, will be based. Unlike traditional power systems that depend on a centralized grid, microgrids can operate independently, making them especially. This white paper is the fourth in a series of seven white papers in support of the DOE Microgrid R&D Program and presents a broad vision for future grids where microgrids serve as a building block along with technologies that would need to be developed, use case scenarios and the research targets.
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