In this paper, the major challenges and issues in control of microgrids are discussed. The paper classifies possible microgrid control architectures from highly centralized to fully distributed peer-to-peer techniques. A control paradigm based on coupled microgrids, peer-to-peer communication and autonomous control, is proposed as a way to control the distribution network with a high penetratio...

This paper explores the structure, use, and value of Distributed Grid Management as a process and technology to support distributed grid optimization functions and microgrids to better integrate into the electrical grid small quantities of local, distributed power generated from renewable resources. The paper describes the value of distributed distribution management as it applies to Microgrids...

Multi-Agent systems (MAS) consist of multiple intelligent agents that interact to solve problems that may be beyond the capabilities of a single agent or system. For many years, conceptual MAS designs and architectures have been proposed for applications in power systems and power engineering. With the increasing use and modeling of distributed energy resources for microgrid applications, MAS a...

This paper discusses the optimal deployment of a cluster consisting connected AC-coupled, low voltage (48 V) multi-carrier microgrids within an integrated framework. The utilization this framework proves to be effective approach for enhancing reliability, resiliency, and operational quality clustered microgrids. Furthermore, it enables improved distributed energy resources in both grid-connecte...

Smart grid has integrated an increasing number of distributed energy resources to improve efficiency and flexibility of power generation and consumption as well as the resilience of the power grid. The energy consumers on the power grid (e.g., households) equipped with distributed energy resources can be considered as “microgrids” that both generate and consume electricity. To facilitate energy...

Microgrids operating on renewable energy resources have potential for powering rural areas located far from existing grid infrastructures. These small power systems typically host a hybrid system of diverse architecture and size. An effective integration energies requires careful design. Sizing methodologies often lack the consideration reliability this aspect is limited to adequacy. There exis...

Abstract: Interest in DC microgrids is rapidly increasing along with the improvement of DC power technology because of its advantages. To support the integration process of DC microgrids with the existing AC utility grids, the form of hybrid AC/DC microgrids is considered for higher power conversion efficiency, lower component cost and better power quality. In the system, AC and DC portions are...