Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Abstract

DERs and microgrids are novel technologies that offer a plethora of benefits to consumers and the grid.The technologies ensure a steady supply of eco-friendly energy at affordable rates to end users.Besides, microgrids and DERs provide extra energy sources to the grid, reduce grid operational costs, reduce grid load, and enhance the resilience of grids.These technologies can be integrated into the grid sustainably by modernizing the grid to accommodate them and leveraging weather forecasting tools to predict their future energy output.