Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design guides engineers or students through the design, control, and operation of microgrids, integrating cutting-edge techniques and technologies with pragmatic implementation advice. This book begins by breaking down the fundamental principles of microgrid technology, before detailed discussions on microgrid design and the integration of distributed energy resources. Subsequent chapters investigate optimization, energy storage systems, advanced power electronics, and critical power quality enhancement strategies. Using a multidisciplinary approach that includes practical questions such as regulatory guidance and communication and networking technology, the book provides everything a reader needs to maximise the sustainability impact of microgrids. Bridging the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced practical applications, Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design is an essential resource for the students, researchers, and industry professionals responsible for developing and implementing this technology in the grids of the future.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Microgrids2. Microgrid Design and Architecture
3. Distributed Energy Resource Integration
4. Optimization Techniques for Microgrid Operation
5. Energy Storage Systems for Microgrids
6. Microgrid Control and Management Strategies
7. Advanced Power Electronics for Microgrids
8. Microgrid Stability and Power Quality Enhancement
9. Microgrid Resiliency and Reliability Enhancement
10. Communication and Networking Technologies for Microgrids
11. Multi-disciplinary Perspectives on Sustainability of Microgrids
Authors
Olubayo Moses Babatunde Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Olubayo Moses Babatunde is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is a net-zero carbon energy systems researcher and Project Management Professional with over 10 years of experience in research, teaching, and consulting. His research interests include energy planning and development, decision-making modeling, energy efficiency, energy benchmarking, and energy sustainability analysis and management. Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju Associate Professor and Head, Department of Industrial Engineering, Durban Institute of Technology, South Africa.Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa. He is a rated researcher with the National Research Foundation (NRF). His research interests include energy and greenhouse gas analysis and artificial intelligence.
