Understanding Microgrids and Their Future Trends

Depletion of natural resources to meet power demands has revolutionized the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs).The paradigm shift from the centralized to distributed control is witnessed due to the Microgrids. Different configurations using smart grids and Microgrids are expected to ensure grid stability and security. Eventually, electricity market is subjected to change due to the projected changes in the grid architecture. This paper is a review on the Microgrids, its elements and the controllability. This paper discusses the major issues in the Microgrids, the factors affecting the choice of the Microgrid type and also various generation sources and their combination for reliable power quality and control. Recent developments with future trends are also addressed in this paper.