The multi-faceted testing project concentrates on four primary areas:

·         Demand-supply balancing technologies capable of managing quantities of grid-connected renewable energy

·         Distribution network management equipment and technologies for voltage control to prevent instability resulting from large numbers of building and home solar systems

·         Microgrid technologies for islanded or partially connected regions

·         Comprehensive evaluation of total grid operations as envisioned in 2020 from the perspective of large amounts of renewable energy connected to the grid and aggregated electricity demand in communities

Mitsubishi Electric also will concentrate on verification of the commercial systems, equipment and solutions performance under very severe conditions.

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