Addressing the Microgrid Stability Challenge with MVDC

By enabling regulated power exchange between microgrids as well as high voltage regional networks, MVDC builds stability and ensures security of supply for microgrids - even in the event of extreme fluctuations in energy supply and demand. Furthermore, lower voltage MV components are naturally cheaper than HV components due to their less demanding electrical insulation properties, for example, and there are more suppliers in the market providing these components. [...]the components within MVDC systems are more likely to be standard modules and can be smaller whilst retaining the desired reliability and performance characteristics. Building a Market for MVDC With its medium voltage DC approach, Siemens has an efficient and cost-effective solution to increase microgrid stability and reliability, as well as supporting regional power transmission networks.