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Intelligent microgrids

What are the components of a microgrid?

As an interconnected electrical system, microgrids are comprised of various components including:

Controllable loads (i.e. machinery, electric vehicles and vehicle charging, lighting, HVAC, etc.)
Distributed energy resources, including but not limited to:
- Solar panels
- Battery energy storage system (BESS)
- Generators
- Combined heat and power (CHP)
- Fuel cells
Intelligent control system
- Hardware (i.e. microgrid controllers)
- Software (i.e. control algorithms)
Electrical distribution equipment, including but not limited to:
- Switchboards
- Panelboards
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Metering
- Circuit breakers
- Protective relays

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