Background
- Energy access remains a critical challenge in many parts of Indonesia and other developing regions, especially in remote and off-grid areas.
- Microgrids, which integrate local renewable energy sources (such as PV, wind, and biomass) with energy storage and backup generators, offer a promising solution.
- However, a key barrier to effective deployment and scalability of microgrids is interoperability—the ability of different components, systems, and technologies to work seamlessly together.
- Enhancing interoperability in microgrids is crucial to improve reliability, optimize energy use, reduce costs, and enable seamless integration of renewable energy technologies, storage, and conventional power systems.
Research Focus
- Standardization of Communication Protocols
- Interconnection of Multiple Microgrids (Interoperable Multi-Microgrid Systems)
- Microgrid Control and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
