common reference to an electricity distribution and/or transmission system
NOTE 1 "Electric power network" refers to a grid
a) microgrid
grid isolated from other grids and that is intended to serve only for the distribution of electricity
NOTE 2 A typical microgrid has a total load of less than 100 kVA and is supplied by micropower systems or micropower stations
NOTE 3 A microgrid usually serves villages and is supplied by fossil-fuel generators and/or renewable energy generators
b) utility grid
grid for which an electrical utility is responsible |