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Enabling technologies in microgrid deployment
Author(s)
April, Dominic Gerard
Date Issued
2022
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
Microgrids have seen significant development in recent years, enabling governments to address energy security, low energy access rates, increased energy consumption, and high carbon emissions due to fossil-fuel-powered generators. These micropower systems have evolved and are emerging from pilot demonstration sites into commercial markets, driven by technological advancement, reduced costs, and increased acceptance in recognition of their benefits.
This dissertation presents an overview of technologies that aid in microgrid deployment. The aim was to holistically explore the complete microgrid system in terms of planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Therefore, all aspects of the microgrid were researched, including generation technologies and their respective working principles, the various microgrid components, and ancillary components required for microgrid deployment. Priority was placed on exploring renewable energy technologies in the context of climate change and the worldwide effort for its mitigation. In certain aspects, reference to South Africa is made for context.
This dissertation presents an overview of technologies that aid in microgrid deployment. The aim was to holistically explore the complete microgrid system in terms of planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Therefore, all aspects of the microgrid were researched, including generation technologies and their respective working principles, the various microgrid components, and ancillary components required for microgrid deployment. Priority was placed on exploring renewable energy technologies in the context of climate change and the worldwide effort for its mitigation. In certain aspects, reference to South Africa is made for context.
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Thesis (MEng (Energy))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2022
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