Distributed Generation in contemporary Power Electronics literature refers to the generators that are directly embedded in the distribution networks: even though different types of distributed generations, these are normally small generators from renewable sources that cannot be, or are not desirable to get, integrated into the national grids: making these systems geographically dispersed highly depending upon availability of the renewable energy source (Freris and Infield 2008). Three objectives have been drives for promotion of the distributed networks (Boillot 2014):
Rather than add distributed generators to the power grid in an ad hoc manner, a new system-level approach was suggested in which the global power grid is, in essence, apportioned into smaller power grids, known as microgrids’ (Bush 2014). Microgrids are originated from the need to reduce the complexity created by ‘distributed generation’. There are benefits to use of microgrids that are strong complements to company’s strategies. These advantages include (Koga 2014):
These have a gained a lot for Buildpath in Strategic Planning for liabilities making it inseparable match for company’s strategic Sectors.
For a country wishing to diversify its energy supply primarily by increasing domestic renewable energy capacity to meet an increasing share of future energy demand, integrating a portfolio of local renewable energy sources can be beneficial, and also make a positive contribution to improved energy supply security and system reliability. (Awerbuch 2006 in IPCC 2012)
Planning and operating Micro Grids with increased functionalities, flexibility, and resilience – there is a small number of Micro Grids currently operating around the world and that is expected to grow with the complex challenges arising from the operation of future smart power grids. (Jayaweera 2016)
Smart grids are evolving, yet a marked acceleration is happening. Many smart grid technologies are based on existing mature solutions, but much more effort is needed to deploy them on a system-wide scale. More importantly, smart grid deployments must deliver the integrated architecture of applications that is the core concept of the smart grid vision, while incorporating business models supported by regulatory and market frameworks. (Wakefield and Wojszczyk in Borlase 2013)