Publication: Microgrid control methods toward achieving sustainable energy management
Date
2019
Authors
Roslan M.F.
Hannan M.A.
Ker P.J.
Uddin M.N.
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Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Abstract
Microgrid (MG) technologies exhibit attractive features such as high power quality, reliability, sustainability and environmental friendly energy to the consumers using control and energy management system (EMS). However, renewable energy sources integrated with MGs are intermittent due to their stochastic behavior. Therefore, a proper control technique is essential to ensure a smooth transition of MG power to sensitive loads and the main grid. This study comprehensively reviews MG control strategies and their classifications in terms of protection, energy conversion, integration, advantages, disadvantages, and EMS. It focuses on conventional and advanced control methods that are used in MG applications for sustainable energy utilization. The algorithms, advantages, and disadvantages of conventional and advanced control methods are explained, and possible improvements or hybridization for future grid control applications is highlighted. Maximum Power Point Tracking control algorithms are also highlighted to maximize the power generation of renewable sources in the MG system. The rigorous review indicates that existing control technologies can be used for MG operation; however, further technological development of control methods is needed to achieve sustainable MG operation and management in the future. This review also underscores many factors, challenges, and problems related to the sustainable development of MG control technologies in next-generation smart grid applications. Thus, this review will strengthen the efforts to develop economic, efficient, and long-lasting MGs for future smart grid use. � 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Description
Electric power system control; Electric power transmission networks; Energy conservation; Energy conversion; Energy management; Energy utilization; Environmental technology; Maximum power point trackers; Quality control; Renewable energy resources; Smart power grids; Stochastic systems; Sustainable development; Control methods; Maximum power point tracking controls; Micro grid; Operation and management; Renewable energy source; Sustainable energy; Sustainable energy management; Technological development; Energy management systems; algorithm; alternative energy; control system; energy efficiency; methodology; operations technology; power generation; quality control; smart grid; stochasticity; sustainability; sustainable development; technological development