Nanogrids are small energy grids, powered by various generators often
including photovoltaics. For example, a nanogrid might supply a village
in a rural area and allow that village to trade its surplus energy. A
picogrid is a still smaller energy grid. IRENA defines nanogrids as
systems handling up to 5 kW of power while picogrids handle up to 1 kW.
Nanogrids and picogrids can play roles in urban, suburban and rural
areas, particularly in developing countries, and can help with
decarbonising the energy systems and empowering citizens. Electric
vehicles (EV) are poised to play important roles and need to be
accounted for in emerging and future small grids.
This book introduces the principles of nano- and picogrids, then goes on
to provide a technical analysis covering connected resources, modelling
and performance, power quality and protection. The use of nano- and
picogrids in conjunction with EV, charger technologies, the IoT, cloud
computing and data sharing is explored. Case studies of real-life
projects help readers to understand and apply the concepts for their own
projects.
Nanogrids and Picogrids and their Integration with Electric Vehicles
is a valuable resource for researchers involved with power systems,
particularly those with an interest in power supply in rural areas, or
anyone with a particular interest in nano- and microgrids. It is also of
use to advanced students, and to engineers working in utilities.
