Microgrid Control Strategy: Derived from Stakeholder Requirements Analysis

The energy market is recognizing that both distributed generators and controlled loads are valuable assets when properly integrated into a utility's power and communications networks. However, the proliferation of these distributed energy resources (DERs) creates challenges for utilities when interconnected to their networks. Traditional operational models, including sensing and computational tools, will not be enough to meet future needs. Specifically, the monitoring and control layer (some call it the IT layer) will need to be transformed to adequately integrate DERs.