*3.10. Microgrid Operating Modes*

A considerable number of papers have been published on interconnected microgrids, while discussing various modes of microgrid operation. On the other hand, the stand-alone mode is considered by many authors as an alternative supply measure mainly in the rural areas or regions with no conventional grids [122]. Thus, both the on- and off-grid operating modes are a feasible alternative. Table 4 summarizes the above considerations.

