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Innovative Microgrid Services and Applications in Electric Grids: Enhancing Energy Management and Grid Integration

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  • Yeferson Lopez Alzate

    (Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión-GRALTA, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia)

  • Eduardo Gómez-Luna

    (Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión-GRALTA, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia)

  • Juan C. Vasquez

    (Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), AAU Energy, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark)

Abstract

Currently, microgrids are a reliable solution for integrating distributed energy resources and managing demand on electricity grids, serving as a pathway towards a responsible energy transition. However, the evolving needs of the sector require specialized approaches to enhance grid flexibility and support the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources and their rising demand. This article explores and characterizes various advanced and innovative services offered by microgrids to improve the resilience, security, and reliability of electricity grids. It analyzes technical advances and novel control methodologies that demonstrate the potential for microgrids beyond mere energy provision. These include ancillary services, services aligned with demand response programs, and advanced asset management and energy resource optimization services. A global case study is conducted to provide a framework for the services that microgrids can provide. The case study validates the efficiency and reliability of electric grids with microgrids and addresses challenges related to their stability and resilience. This research provides a comprehensive perspective on the benefits of implementing microgrids and proposes new guidelines for the deployment of these systems in both urban and rural areas within the framework of energy communities in the Colombian electricity system, emphasizing the need for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure sustainable energy solutions.

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  • Yeferson Lopez Alzate & Eduardo Gómez-Luna & Juan C. Vasquez, 2024. "Innovative Microgrid Services and Applications in Electric Grids: Enhancing Energy Management and Grid Integration," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-28, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:22:p:5567-:d:1515963
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