2020 ERRA Regulatory Research Award 2^nd Best Paper

Microgrid based systems are getting popularity for access of electricity in remote areas and electricity services in the weak grid areas. The technological applications in microgrids are continuoulsy improving and bringing smart applications that are creating innovative solutions for the end consumers. However, keeping in view the regulatory context, standardization and tariff setting mechanisms, there is a need to meliorate. This paper provides detailed overview of microgrids and its applications and a guide for the regulators and policy makers for setting up a regulatory regime for development of microgrid withint their territories.