Greek Microgrid Power Generation

Could energy storage play a role in microgrids?

The array of technologies for energy storage currently under development that could potentially play a role in microgrids is extensive , . Much of the attention is focused on storage of electricity; however, storage of thermal and mechanical energy should be kept in mind where appropriate.

Is a microgrid considered an Electric Corporation?

A microgrid is likely to be considered an electric corporation if it intends to serve multiple, otherwise unrelated, retail customers, cross a public way with power lines, and/or obtain a franchise from a local authority. The reasons for this conclusion are discussed below in more detail.

Are microgrids part of the restructured New York electricity market?

The ecosystem of players in the restructured New York electricity market includes smaller generating companies called Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Microgrids, as such, do not fit neatly into the classes of market participant defined by restructuring, perhaps because they transcend the categories of generation, transmission, and distribution.

Will grid-tied microgrid customers stay connected if the grid fails?

Although grid-tied microgrid customers will likely stay connected to the grid for the foreseeable future, only islanding in the case of utility grid failure, self-consumption of microgrid generated energy could erode the revenue base that has traditionally paid for utility infrastructure investments.

Should microgrids be considered a'macrogrid'?

In industrialized countries, microgrids must be discussed in the context of a mature “macrogrid” that features gigawatt-scale generating units, thousands or even hundreds of thousands of miles of high voltage transmission lines, minimal energy storage, and carbon-based fossil fuels as a primary energy source.

Do microgrids qualify as utilities?

If a state utility regulatory agency decides that services provided by microgrids qualify them as utilities, that body can regulate the rates charged for electricity and decide whether to approve facility construction, among other powers, all of which have major implications for microgrid developers and owners.