What is a microgrid energy control center?

In addition, the Energy Control Center, a pre-engineered power control center, manages energy sources to optimize resources and maximize performance. So, for example, if a weather forecast predicts a potentially disruptive storm, EMA can order the microgrid to charge up an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS).

What are integrated microgrid systems?

Integrated Microgrid Systems provide the set of solutions that are needed to manage Distributed Energy Resources efficiently and can also help the grid address the growing demand while enabling higher levels of devolved control. MICROGRID?

What is a microgrid control system?

Emerson’s microgrid controls solution, built upon the Ovation™ control system with an integrated microgrid controller, manages a microgrid’s distributed energy assets to cost-effectively produce low-carbon electricity while maintaining grid stability and operational resiliency.

How does a microgrid work?

When the price of utility power peaks under high demand, the microgrid can automatically switch your loads to on-site energy instead. If excess power is generated or stored on the microgrid, you can participate in demand response programs by selling energy to the utility, easing overall demand on the grid. 10.

What is GE microgrid?

GE’s microgrid solution is a field proven, modular and comprehensive offering that integrates primary equipment, intelligent controls and communications, with advanced visualization and supervisory control software to monitor, track, and forecast load and generation resources within the microgrid network.

What is GE microgrid energy management system (MEMS)?

GE’s Microgrid Energy Management System (MEMS) is a single, unified platform for microgrid planning and operation optimization. Operators are able to monitor, optimize and control the system to reduce the overall energy cost and improve system reliability and resiliency. The MEMS is a multi-layer control system with the following components: