Microgrid Integration in Smart Low-Voltage Distribution Systems

Smart low-voltage distribution system (LVDS) is an essential component in realizing smart electricity grids. In countries like India and other energy-deprived regions of the world, researchers are looking for a holistic approach to integrate millions of small Renewable-powered homes in the LVDS and make the system smart. Restructuring the existing distribution system to form clusters of microgrids is an important step in achieving a smart LVDS. The realization of microgrids in LVDS can take different shapes in different countries depending on the structure of the distribution grid. This article envisions a possible approach to implement microgrids in a smart LVDS with radial distribution.