ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the lessons learned in the context of the campus microgrid research development and demonstration activities, which can be replicated in other broad-reaching applications microgrids. Achievements versus expectations, as well as unforeseen challenges, will be discussed using experiences from the campus microgrid. Moreover, the opportunities for leveraging these lessons in other microgrid contexts will be presented. The chapter examines the lessons learned during the operation of and the ongoing research activities in the campus microgrid, including the discussion of the role of microgrids in education, and concludes with a summary of
11.1 Learning by Doing 274 11.2 Achievements vis-à-vis Expectations 275 11.3 Unforeseen Challenges 276
11.3.1 Project Planning, Coordination, and Management Challenges 277
11.3.2 Site Selection, Approvals, Preparation, and Construction Challenges 277
11.3.3 Unforeseen Design Challenges 278 11.3.4 Component Commissioning Challenges 279 11.3.5 System Integration and Testing Challenges 279 11.3.6 Early Integration Testing 281 11.3.7 Managing Final Integration Testing 282
11.4 Campus Operation and Research 282 11.4.1 Campus Microgrid Operational Learning
Curve 282 11.5 Role of Microgrids in Education 283 11.6 Conclusions, Recommendations, and Next Steps 284
recommendations and next steps toward broader-based applications of microgrids.
