First operation of an islanded grid using only renewable power successful

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Siemens successfully demonstrates with project partners first operation of an islanded grid using only renewable power / Uninterruptible, stable grid operation possible thanks to a microgrid / Electricity pioneers in Wildpoldsried, Allgäu, Germany / Regional insights will have a global impact

For the first time, a portion of the low-voltage network has been decoupled from the main power grid. In the community of Wildpoldsried in the Allgäu region of Germany it was possible to provide uninterrupted and stable operation of the island grid. Siemens and its project partners implemented a regional, self-contained and intelligent power distribution grid there, a microgrid. As the share of distributed, renewable power generation units, such as photovoltaic or biogas systems... ... More: Official Press Release Siemens AG