Power Quality Management in Microgrids for Mission Critical NZEBs: A Case Study

Abstract

In recent years, many research projects aimed at improving buildings’ energy efficiency through active and passive solutions. However, few of these projects are addressing the presence of critical loads. The IMPROVEMENT project, "Integration of combined cooling, heating, and electricity microgrids in public buildings with zero energy consumption under high energy quality and service continuity requirements", aims at this double scope of action, developing innovative technologies that allow public buildings to move towards a sustainable energy model, while simultaneously increasing the security of energy supply for critical services. With several months to go until the end of the project, the document presents the latest developments and lessons learned to date in relation to the power management system, and the IoT-enabled power quality data analytics platform deployed.