A 5.4 kWp Microgrid Laboratory Development for Higher Education and Industrial Workshop

Abstract

The microgrid system is a self-contained electrical system that is commonly installed in certain locations such as campuses, business centers, hospitals, residential areas etc. In the microgrid, there are generally distributed energy sources including solar panels, wind turbines etc and also equipped with energy storage elements (generally batteries). It is operated for reliable and efficient operation. The microgrid system for Soegijapranata Catholic University consists of 5.4 kWp photovoltaic arrays and 14,4 kWh batteries which are connected to utility, they are controlled via SCADA system. The microgrid system can operated under grid-connected or inslanding mode with different conditions. This paper describes such a microgrid for professional and higher education training, includes its operation modes.