MERGE is a R&D project by CPFL, with the participation of Unicamp, UFMA and IATI-PE. The Project is based on the LabREI structure for academic research, leveraging the equipment park. In addition, it will implement three microgrids, one of which is DC; a corporate one, on the Unicamp campus; and a residential, in a condominium. The project lasts for four years.
● Develop, test and implement microgrids in normal (connected) and emergency (islanded) modes for long periods and / or in critical cases, supply the highest priority loads;
● Integration with the network to increase efficiency, reliability, quality of energy and service and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
● Test different technologies and methods of control, supply and storage using simulations and laboratory tests before field applications;
● Conduct studies to contribute to the regulatory model for micro networks, operation and safety standards;
● Develop and study economic models and tariff systems for the economic viability of new businesses in micro networks.
● Propose cyber security strategies to protect the micro-network’s supervision, control and telecommunications systems.
