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Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrid Systems

by Daniel White 1,*
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Daniel White
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TET  2022 4(2):31; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20220822
Received: 17 June 2022 / Accepted: 14 July 2022 / Published Online: 22 August 2022
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Abstract

This paper explores the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into microgrid systems, highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with this process. Microgrids, which are localized, self-contained power systems, offer a flexible and sustainable solution for energy distribution in various settings, including remote communities and urban areas. The increasing deployment of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro power, presents a unique opportunity for microgrids to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to environmental sustainability. This study investigates the technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of integrating these RES into microgrid systems. It discusses the importance of energy storage systems for ensuring stability and reliability in microgrid operations. Additionally, the paper examines the use of smart grid technologies and advanced control strategies to optimize the performance of RES-based microgrids. Overall, this paper provides insights into the current state of RES integration in microgrid systems and identifies areas for further research and development.

Keywords: Renewable Energy Sources, Microgrid Systems, Energy Storage, Smart Grid Technologies, Integration Challenges.;
Copyright: © 2022 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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White, D. Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrid Systems. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 2022, 4, 31. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20220822
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White D. Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrid Systems. Transactions on Engineering and Technology; 2022, 4(2):31. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20220822
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White, Daniel 2022. "Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrid Systems" Transactions on Engineering and Technology 4, no.2:31. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20220822
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White, D. (2022). Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Microgrid Systems. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 4(2), 31. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20220822

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