Microgrid Enabled Distributed Energy Solutions for DoD Installations

EW-201140

Objective

Lockheed Martin adapted its power control methodology to a microgrid architecture for facility and utility distribution systems. The objective of this project is to demonstrate the ability of this Intelligent Microgrid Solution to provide enhanced energy security, reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through an integrated system of energy assets under central control. The technology demonstration will take place at Fort Bliss, Texas.

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Technology Description

This project will demonstrate that operating existing energy assets as a microgrid is more cost effective, cleaner, and more secure than traditional operations. The novel architecture that will Lockheed Martin will demonstrate includes three components:

1) Microgrid Planning and Design Tools. These tools allow power engineers to design a microgrid by determining the optimal arrangement and control of the distributed energy assets, loads, switchgear, and fault protection based on cost, emissions, and security.

2) Microgrid Monitoring and Controls. The control system architecture has a bi-level arrangement.  Fast-acting distributed controllers at each piece of equipment react automatically to ensure power delivery, quality, and safety. The higher-level microgrid centralized controller maintains a historical database, houses the optimizer, and provides a user interface for data analysis and operator control.

3) Microgrid Optimizer. The optimization algorithms calculate the optimum set points to operate each piece of equipment for energy efficiency and security. The output from the optimizer can automatically guide the distributed controller hardware or act in an advisory mode for the facility's energy operator.

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Benefits

The Intelligent Microgrid Solution requires lower capital expenditure and leads to improved utilization of energy assets. Lower operating costs are achievable through load and source management. Carbon footprint reduction is possible through renewable energy integration. Energy security is achievable through grid-tied and grid-independent operation. A fast, cost-effective, and validated energy project design cycle is possible for this technology. (Anticipated Project Completion - 2013)

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Points of Contact

Principal Investigator

Ms. Teri Hall

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Phone: 972-603-2643

Program Manager

Energy and Water

SERDP and ESTCP

Document Types

  • Fact Sheet - Brief project summary with links to related documents and points of contact.
  • Final Report - Comprehensive report for every completed SERDP and ESTCP project that contains all technical results.
  • Cost & Performance Report - Overview of ESTCP demonstration activities, results, and conclusions, standardized to facilitate implementation decisions.
  • Technical Report - Additional interim reports, laboratory reports, demonstration reports, and technology survey reports.
  • Guidance - Instructional information on technical topics such as protocols and user’s guides.
  • Workshop Report - Summary of workshop discussion and findings.
  • Multimedia - On demand videos, animations, and webcasts highlighting featured initiatives or technologies.
  • Model/Software - Computer programs and applications available for download.
  • Database - Digitally organized collection of data available to search and access.