Advanced Microgrid Energy Management Coupled with Integrated Volt/VAR Control for Improved Energy Efficiency, Energy Security, and Power Quality at DoD Installations

EW-201147

Objective

The objective of this project is to enhance and demonstrate advanced microgrid distribution management control technologies (including Integrated Volt/VAR Control (IVVC)) at Twentynine Palms, California. These technologies will help improve energy efficiency, increase energy security, and improve power quality at Department of Defense (DoD) installations.

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Technology Description

The GE microgrid distribution management system (MDMS) offers optimal dispatch of distributed energy resources (DER), electrical load shedding via building energy management, islanded operation, electrical load and energy management, and volt/VAR control of the microgrid distribution system. This system consists of three separate control platforms: (1) a Proficy control platform, (2) a microgrid DER manager, and (3) an integrated Volt/VAR Controller. A microgrid local area network provides the communications infrastructure and interfaces to the base's infrastructure. The MDMS technology addresses the complexity of electrical demand; heating, cooling, and electrical power generation; and power distribution challenges.

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Benefits

The implementation of the MDMS may improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel cost, increased energy security and power system reliability enabling military base continuous operation, and reduced carbon footprint and carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, the MDMS system will be undergo certification by the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), enabling rapid implementation and integration on multiple bases. (Anticipated Project Completion - 2013)

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Points of Contact

Principal Investigator

Dr. Sumit Bose

GE Global Research

Phone: 518-387-5353

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.
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