Key STATEMENTS

IREN2 was able to gain significant insights into Microgrids, operated off-grid and as topological power plants

As topological power plants, microgrids can partially replace today's power plants, contribute to system stability and also provide ancillary services through the integration of renewable generators and storage beyond today's levels.
The regulatory compliant integration of grid operation and energy market for the operation of grid-connected microgrids is not sufficiently regulated today. This lacks economic incentives for the provision of local ancillary system services.
Microgrids as island grids increase the reliability of supply, and can represent an economically viable alternative depending on the system environment.
Taking into account individual situations, grid protection and personal safety can also be ensured for island grids with minimal adjustments.
A stable off-grid operation with multiple grid forming generators and zero rotating mass is possible. Under certain circumstances, the degree of complexity for the realization increases.
Comprehensive, secure and robust ICT is one of the biggest challenges for the development and operation of microgrids.
Automation and primary control technology today almost completely meet the requirements for microgrids. Manufacturer-independent standardized products and solutions do not yet exist to the necessary extent.