MICROGRIDS: THE AGRIA TEST LOCATION

Abstract

The paper presents the pilot Microgrid in Macedonia, developed within the framework of the MOREMICROGRIDS (EU EP6 projecet, contract No. SES6-019864) project. This Microgrid is the first of its kind being developed in the Western Balkan region and serves as pilot site for introduction and examination of the Microgrids concept in non European Union conditions. The test network consists of a part of the low voltage grid, located on a pig farm. The main electricity source for the Microgrid is a small biogas plant, which uses the biogas produced by a waste water treatment process. The paper addresses the Microgrid design, development of test scenarios and test results from the pilot location.

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Dates

  • Submission Date2009-01-08
  • Revision Date2010-05-13
  • Acceptance Date2010-05-14

DOI Reference

10.2298/TSCI1003747K

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