The Basics section of the Academy is designed to introduce community microgrids: what they are, why they are valuable, and how they work.
What is a Microgrid : Provides a basic definition and reviews various types and configurations of microgrids.Benefits : Reviews four key microgrid benefits: power reliability, economic advantages, grid resilience and environmental improvement.Key Components : Defines the five key components of a successful microgrid: loads, power generation assets, energy storage, advanced controls and point of common coupling.Technologies : Introduces specific generation, storage and control systems for microgrids.