Microgrids literature review through a layers structure

Miguel Carpintero-Rentería*, David Santos-Martín, Josep M. Guerrero

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Abstract

Within a distributed generation (DG) system, microgrids (MGs) are an alternative approach that may provide both resiliency and efficiency benefits. In this review, an analysis of both research and industrial documents was done. In order to establish a solid foundation of the MGs concept, a comparison of various definitions written by distinguished authors has been made. Segmenting the information of MGs into layers facilitates its analysis, search, and comparison. Therefore, this paper continuous with a layer approach from other studies and incorporates the concept of the environment as a key element that has a high impact on the microgrid functional structure. With the foundation of the MG concept, an exhaustive literature review has been developed about the main microgrid layers, such as business, standard, climate, infrastructure or control, and operation.
Original languageEnglish
Article number4381
JournalEnergies
Volume12
Issue number22
Number of pages22
ISSN1996-1073
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2019

Keywords

  • Distributed generation
  • Microgrids
  • Smart grids

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