Why is a microgrid demonstration project important?

The construction of the microgrid demonstration project is not only an important attempt by State Grid Aksu Power Supply Company in power grid technology innovation, but also an important measure to promote regional economic and social development and improve people's livelihood.

What is the $10 million microgrid demonstration initiative?

The $10 million Microgrid Demonstration Initiative (MDI) supports the development and implementation of microgrid demonstration projects. These projects address key microgrid sector challenges. They also contribute to the unlocking of the microgrid sector in Victoria. The MDI grant program funding supports statewide microgrid projects.

What did state grid Aksu power supply company say about microgrid construction?

State Grid Aksu Power Supply Company said that the review seminar clarified the direction and path of microgrid construction, and reached a consensus on the importance, load characteristics and construction significance of microgrid demonstration projects in Kuqa area.

What is a dc microgrid?

Therefore, DC microgrids are recently emerging as a possible solution in the case of only few isolated DC devices that need to be connected into ex-novo networks. In this configuration, most of the DER are connected through DC/DC or AC/DC power electronic converters to one or more DC buses with a regulated voltage.

What is a microgrid?

The Victorian Government is supporting and developing microgrids. A microgrid can be thought of as a small ‘subset’ of the electricity grid that provides energy generation and storage at a local level.

What are the advantages of microgrid?

Microgrid is the key technology to allow the power grid to accept more clean distributed renewable energy generations. Compared to alternating current (AC) power systems, direct current (DC) power systems has the advantages of simpler control, higher reliability and efficiency.