What is a microgrid in China?

In 2004, China began to carry out research on the concept of microgrids as proposed by the United States. This research has been based on the connection of distributed generation to large electrical grids via AC (alternating current) microgrids and the impacts of microgrids on large grids.

What is China doing with AC microgrids?

With the continuous deepening of research, experience has been accumulated in China in the planning and design, operation control and energy management of AC microgrids. In more recent years, Chinese scholars began to simulate DC (direct current) microgrids.

Will China's distributed energy Microgrid technology reach the International Advanced Level?

It is predicted that by 2020 China’s distributed energy microgrid technology will reach the international advanced level. As domestic and foreign supply and demand conditions are difficult to balance in the short term, the microgrid industry has a strong market demand.

What is the future development direction of microgrids in China?

The future development direction of microgrids in China will therefore be towards an energy system that integrates electricity, gas, water, and heat resources, achieves mutual coupling, and solves the problems of efficient energy utilization and peak regulation .

What are the different types of microgrid projects in China?

In China, the microgrid projects that have been completed can be divided into island microgrids, remote areas microgrids, and urban area microgrids based on their geographic locations.

Do microgrid technologies face new challenges in China?

After years of development in China, microgrid technologies have achieved remarkable results, but there are still a lot of smart device issues that need to be addressed throughout the entire microgrid system. At the same time, microgrid technologies faces new challenges under the background of the new era of electricity sector development.