Towards energy independence at KENTECH: A comprehensive microgrid implementation roadmap.

This paper introduces a comprehensive microgrid roadmap for the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), an energy specialized institute in South Korea, aligning with the country's overarching objective of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050. The roadmap outlines the integration of diverse energy resources-primarily renewables-to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency on campus. The paper also describes key elements for achieving autonomous energy operations through advanced technologies such as energy management systems, network gateways for system interoperability, static transfer switches, intelligent electronic devices, and power condition systems.