DC Distribution Systems and Microgrids

Download or read book DC Distribution Systems and Microgrids written by Tomislav Dragičević and published by Institution of Engineering and Technology. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DC electric power distribution systems have higher efficiency, better current carrying capacity and faster response when compared to conventional AC systems. They also provide a more natural interface with many types of renewable energy sources. Furthermore, there are fewer issues with reactive power flow, power quality and frequency regulation, resulting in a notably less complex control system. All these facts lead to increased applications of DC systems in modern power systems. Still, design and operation of these systems imposes a number of specific challenges, mostly related to lack of mature protection technology and operational experience, as well as very early development stage of standards regarding DC based power infrastructure.