In electric power, microgrid: a group of interconnected loads and a generation facility or DPG with clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as an integrated power generation and distribution system, whether or not connected to a distribution or transmission system [Section 4(n), Microgrid Systems Act of 2022; Section 4.15, DOE Department Circular No. DC2022-05-0017, Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 11646 (Microgrid Systems Act)]
In electric power, energy storage: a group of interconnected loads and a generation facility or Decentralized Power Generation with clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as an integrated power Generation and Distribution System, whether or not connected to a distribution or transmission system [Section 2.18, DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-04-0008, Prescribing the Policy for Energy Storage System in the Electric Power Industry]
Note: Under DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-04-0008, the term is written as “Microgrid System”.