The adoption of microgrids is a promising solution for providing U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) installations with non-interruptible, always-on power. In recent years, DoD microgrids have progressed well beyond the demonstration stage, and multiple domestic bases now possess full-scale, islandable microgrids.
This webinar reviews the findings of a state-of-the-art report in progress by HDIAC, which surveys the scope of commercial, governmental, and academic research and development in microgrid-enabling technologies like control algorithms and distributed generation. Special attention is paid to microgrid controllers, standardization, and organizational considerations for DoD implementation.