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Over 11,000 Results on Microgrid

In a significant initiative aimed at promoting the integration of energy sources, networks, loads, and storage, Penghui Energy has signed a strategic agreement with the government of Zhoukou City, Henan Province. This collaboration focuses on the “Zero Carbon Park – Virtual Power Plant – Intelligent Microgrid” framework to advance the development of new energy technologies and achieve environmental sustainability.

Case Study: Pingdingshan, Henan Province

In Pingdingshan, the industrial electricity rate for the incremental distribution network at 10 kV has been reduced by 0.05 yuan/kWh compared to the State Grid’s current pricing. The region is actively developing green energy and implementing integrated technologies for wind and solar energy to create a green microgrid. Two projects in the area aim to supply over 20% of green electricity to key industries.

New Microgrid Projects in Jiangsu

In Changzhou, Jiangsu, 20 new microgrid demonstration projects are set to be established. The microgrid in Wujin National High-Tech Zone is the largest industrial park microgrid in Jiangsu, covering 370,000 square meters with an annual electricity consumption of approximately 42 million kWh. It includes 1.61 MW of distributed solar photovoltaic and 6,035 kW/10,660 kWh of energy storage, providing stable and reliable green energy to buildings, factories, and electric vehicles.

Accelerating Distribution Network Reforms

The opening of the distribution sector is advancing rapidly. The integration of energy sources, networks, loads, and storage can activate resources from the incremental distribution network, microgrids, and user-side loads, facilitating economic benefits through multi-party interactions in the electricity market.

New Guidelines for Near-Zero Carbon Service Areas in Tianjin

The Tianjin Transportation Committee has released guidelines for the design and construction of near-zero carbon service areas, recommending the establishment of integrated microgrid systems that combine photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, direct current distribution, and flexible electricity usage.

Development of Microgrid Demonstration Projects

A specialized meeting was held by the Taian Municipal Political Consultative Conference to discuss the swift establishment of microgrid demonstration projects, focusing on the definitions and requirements of microgrids and the impacts of new market policies on new energy and microgrid development.

Training on Intelligent Microgrid Construction in Liyang

The Liyang Development and Reform Commission has organized a training session on the construction of new intelligent microgrids. This training targets various local stakeholders, including town representatives and enterprise representatives, to provide detailed insights into the concepts, technological features, application scenarios, and future trends of intelligent microgrids.

Zero Carbon Energy Road in Guangxi

The first zero-carbon energy highway in Guangxi has achieved grid-connected power generation with a total length of 127 kilometers and a capacity of approximately 90 MW. Utilizing the highway’s idle resources, this project integrates distributed energy, energy storage, and microgrid technologies.

Emergence of New Business Entities in the Electric Power Sector

Various new business entities are emerging in the electric power sector, primarily focusing on distributed photovoltaic, decentralized wind power, energy storage, and controllable loads. Virtual power plants and intelligent microgrids also represent significant developments in this field.

Technological Integration for Zero Carbon Parks

Zero carbon parks are expected to gradually evolve towards independent operational capabilities through intelligent microgrids. This is fundamentally different from incremental distribution networks and virtual power plants that lack self-balancing and operational independence.

Recent Developments in Electric Power Projects

During the week of May 19 to May 23, the zero-carbon intelligent microgrid system was launched at Tianping Mountain Forest Farm in Zhejiang Province. Meanwhile, Nanjing has inaugurated its first public institution’s full-scenario microgrid project located in the Jiangning Development Zone, which includes a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and an integrated energy storage charging station.

Innovations in Energy Storage Systems

The outdoor energy storage cabinet and user-side storage system developed by Rongjie Energy has received UL1973 certification, making it suitable for various applications, including emergency backup power, peak shaving, and the integration of new energy sources in microgrids.

Collaborations in Hydrogen Energy

Hunan Guoci Power and Hydrogen Green Energy have signed an agreement to establish an innovative center for green microgrid technology and accelerate the commercialization of liquid hydrogen technology to contribute to national carbon reduction goals.

Trina Solar’s New Microgrid Station

Trina Solar has launched its first car-grid interactive demonstration station. This project integrates photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, and vehicle-grid interaction technologies, forming a closed-loop system that enhances grid flexibility.

Leading the Way in Zero Carbon Rural Projects

Colin Electric is focusing on the national dual carbon goals and rural revitalization strategy by creating a zero-carbon village model through distributed photovoltaic technologies and intelligent microgrid controls to address issues like unstable voltage and high energy costs in rural areas.

Exploring New Power Systems

Keda Intelligent has successfully connected to a virtual power plant in Shanghai, exploring the integration of new energy with power systems and studying scenarios such as industrial and commercial energy storage and microgrid management.

Future Outlook for Power Grid Planning

As we move towards the future, the planning of large power grids is expected to achieve coordinated development across different voltage levels and integrate distributed renewable energy and microgrid technologies effectively.