The role of microgrids in accelerating energy access

Kuwahata, R; Martensen, N; Ackermann, T; Teske, S

The role of microgrids in accelerating energy access

Kuwahata, R Martensen, N Ackermann, T Teske, S

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Citation:: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, 2012
Issue Date:: 2012-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Kuwahata, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Martensen, N	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ackermann, T	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Teske, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9582-2469	en_US
dc.date.issued	2012-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, 2012	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781467325974	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120956
dc.description.abstract	This paper presents an approach that could be adopted as part of electrification strategies in developing countries. It makes use of microgrid designs which can be expanded and replicated in a modular fashion across wide geographic areas. The process of designing such a system is demonstrated with a case study in the state of Bihar in India. Results from the case study allow the costs of electrification by microgrids to be compared with those of extending the grid, and minimum distances from the grid where microgrid systems would be financially preferable to be determined. Taking into consideration the additional benefits offered by microgrid systems such as the ability to provide a highly reliable electricity supply, reduce transmission losses, expand the grid with smart features and facilitate the integration of renewable energies, it presents a convincing alternative to existing electrification strategies in developing countries. © 2012 IEEE.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/ISGTEurope.2012.6465683	en_US
dc.title	The role of microgrids in accelerating energy access	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	090703 Environmental Technologies	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
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This paper presents an approach that could be adopted as part of electrification strategies in developing countries. It makes use of microgrid designs which can be expanded and replicated in a modular fashion across wide geographic areas. The process of designing such a system is demonstrated with a case study in the state of Bihar in India. Results from the case study allow the costs of electrification by microgrids to be compared with those of extending the grid, and minimum distances from the grid where microgrid systems would be financially preferable to be determined. Taking into consideration the additional benefits offered by microgrid systems such as the ability to provide a highly reliable electricity supply, reduce transmission losses, expand the grid with smart features and facilitate the integration of renewable energies, it presents a convincing alternative to existing electrification strategies in developing countries. © 2012 IEEE.

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