Microgridaware

Microgridaware is a term used to describe the level of awareness, preparedness, and capability among individuals, organizations, and infrastructure communities to design, deploy, and operate microgrids.

It encompasses knowledge of microgrid concepts such as islanded and grid-connected operation, control architectures, and energy management, as well as familiarity with the technologies involved (distributed energy resources, energy storage, inverters, sensors, communications) and with the operational considerations (reliability, resilience, grid interactions, and cyber-physical security).

The concept also covers the regulatory, policy, and market context that enables microgrid adoption, including interconnection standards, tariffs, and incentives, as well as standards for interoperability and safety.

Stakeholders include policymakers, utilities, project developers, researchers, educators, and end users. Activities to build microgridaware include training programs, professional certification, academic courses, workshops, pilot projects, and dissemination of case studies.

It aligns with established standards and frameworks, and is not a formal certification itself.

In practice, microgridaware supports better planning, procurement, and operation of microgrids by ensuring stakeholders understand capabilities, limitations, and regulatory requirements.