In addition, a method for performing power analytics on a microgrid is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method comprises: generating predicted data for a microgrid utilizing a virtual system model of the microgrid, the virtual system model comprising a virtual representation of a topology of the microgrid; receiving real-time data from at least one external data source; initiating a calibration and synchronization operation to update the virtual system model in real-time when a difference between the real-time data and the predicted data exceeds a threshold; generating analytical data by performing power analytics on the virtual system model; and providing the generated analytical data to a recipient.
These and other features, aspects, and embodiments of the invention are described below in the section entitled “Detailed Description.”
For a more complete understanding of the principles disclosed herein, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: