Draft IEEE standard for DC microgrids for rural and remote electricity access applications

Abstract

Beneficial public engineering standards meld market needs and engineering expertise. They also codify sound design, embrace legacy systems, and frequently include testing specifications for quality. These standards then attract companies to implement solutions, promote market development, and lower costs. The draft IEEE 2030.10 standard targets sustainable DC off-grid and remote power, in both the developed and developing world. In much of the developing world, the investments needed to supply standard wired AC power remain financially unfeasible. IEEE Smart Grid community, with contributions from IEEE Smart Village, has assembled a team defining engineering standards for DC Microgrids. This paper will address the market needs that are understood, the plan for assembling the technical, including testing standards. The planned architecture includes a scalable network of sources, storage, power management and loads. The architecture can support a home, a network of homes, and joint use buildings. The working group needs: standards development engineers, marketing support and manufacturers to implement the resulting products.