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Scoping Study: Networked Microgrids

Trinklei, Eddy T.; Parker, Gordon G.; Weaver, Wayne W.; Robinett, Rush D.; Babe Gauchia, Lucia B.; Ten, Chee-Wooi T.; Bower, Ward B.; Glover, Steven F.; Bukowski, Steve B.

This report presents a scoping study for networked microgrids which are defined as "Interoperable groups of multiple Advanced Microgrids that become an integral part of the electricity grid while providing enhanced resiliency through self-healing, aggregated ancillary services, and real-time communication." They result in optimal electrical system configurations and controls whether grid-connected or in islanded modes and enable high penetrations of distributed and renewable energy resources. The vision for the purpose of this document is: "Networked microgrids seamlessly integrate with the electricity grid or other Electric Power Sources (EPS) providing cost effective, high quality, reliable, resilient, self-healing power delivery systems."