What is a microgrid design guide?

This guide is meant to assist communities – from residents to energy experts to decision makers – in developing a conceptual microgrid design that meets site-specific energy resilience goals.

What are the key components of advanced microgrid design?

Key components of advanced microgrid design include identifying and prioritizing critical assets, defining design basis threats, and establishing performance goals.

Do microgrids need protection modeling?

Protection modeling. As designs for microgrids consider higher penetration of renewable and inverter-based energy sources, the need to consider the design of protection systems within MDPT becomes pronounced.

What is an advanced microgrid?

An “advanced microgrid” is one that is designed using Sandia National Laboratories’ Energy Surety Design Methodology (ESDM), which is a systematic process to maintain or enhance the attributes of: safety, security, reliability, sustainability, cost effectiveness, and resilience.

What is a microgrid planning capability?

Planning capability that supports the ability to model and design new microgrid protection schemes that are more robust to changing conditions such as load types, inverter-based resources, and networked microgrids.

How do I select a qualified contractor for a microgrid system?

Generally, however, the goal of the processes is the same: to select a qualified contractor by reviewing several proposals from various contractors. The proposals should be from qualified contractors with experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of complex microgrid systems.