2026-09-19T05:39:16Zhttps://dspace.mit.edu/server/oai/requestoai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/1226852026-06-17T14:43:53Zcom_1721.1_7582com_1721.1_7581col_1721.1_131022
James L. Kirtley.
Fonkwe Fongang, Edwin.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2019-11-04T19:53:10Z
2019-11-04T19:53:10Z
2019
2019
https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/122685
1124680101
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
Thesis: Ph. D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2019
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-164).
Microgrids have the potential to increase renewable energy penetration, reduce costs, and improve reliability of the electric grid. However, today's microgrids are unreliable, lack true modularity, and operate with rudimentary control systems. This thesis research makes contributions in the areas of microgrid modeling and simulation; microgrid testing and model validation; and advanced control design and tools in microgrids. These contributions are a step toward design, commissioning, and operation of resilient plug-and-play (pnp) microgrids, which will pave the way towards a more sustainable and electric energy abundant future for all.
"Facebook Inc. funded a portion of my PhD trajectory (2017 - 2019) by way of a Research Fellowship"
by Edwin Fonkwe Fongang.
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
164 pages
eng
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Towards resilient plug-and-play microgrids
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