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4 FAQs about Microgrid R

What is microgrid R&D?

In that context, the Microgrid R&D program seeks to accomplish these three goals: Goal 2: Ensure that microgrids serve as a driver of decarbonization for the US EDS by acting as a point of aggregation for larger number of DERs, with 50% of new installed DER capacity within microgrids coming from carbon-free energy sources by 2030.

What is a microgrid?

The DOE defines a microgrid as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DERs) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the power grid.

What is the DOE OE microgrid R&D program?

The DOE OE Microgrid R&D Program will leverage the advancements made within DOE's complementary programs in Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Electricity (OE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO), and the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium (GMLC).

What is a general strategy for research and development in microgrids?

A general strategy for research and development for protection systems in microgrids and systems with microgrids is covered in the strategy document entitled, Advanced microgrid control and protection.

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