scholarly journals Novel Control Strategy for Enhancing Microgrid Operation Connected to Photovoltaic Generation and Energy Storage Systems

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1261
Author(s):  
Dina Emara ◽  
Mohamed Ezzat ◽  
Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz ◽  
Karar Mahmoud ◽  
Matti Lehtonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Dc Microgrid ◽  
Photovoltaic Generation ◽  
Dc Voltage

Recently, the penetration of energy storage systems and photovoltaics has been significantly expanded worldwide. In this regard, this paper presents the enhanced operation and control of DC microgrid systems, which are based on photovoltaic modules, battery storage systems, and DC load. DC–DC and DC–AC converters are coordinated and controlled to achieve DC voltage stability in the microgrid. To achieve such an ambitious target, the system is widely operated in two different modes: stand-alone and grid-connected modes. The novel control strategy enables maximum power generation from the photovoltaic system across different techniques for operating the microgrid. Six different cases are simulated and analyzed using the MATLAB/Simulink platform while varying irradiance levels and consequently varying photovoltaic generation. The proposed system achieves voltage and power stability at different load demands. It is illustrated that the grid-tied mode of operation regulated by voltage source converter control offers more stability than the islanded mode. In general, the proposed battery converter control introduces a stable operation and regulated DC voltage but with few voltage spikes. The merit of the integrated DC microgrid with batteries is to attain further flexibility and reliability through balancing power demand and generation. The simulation results also show the system can operate properly in normal or abnormal cases, thanks to the proposed control strategy, which can regulate the voltage stability of the DC bus in the microgrid with energy storage systems and photovoltaics.

Adaptive Droop based Control Strategy for DC Microgrid Including Multiple Batteries Energy Storage Systems

2022 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 103983
Author(s):  
Seydali Ferahtia ◽  
Ali Djeroui ◽  
Hegazy Rezk ◽  
Aissa Chouder ◽  
Azeddine Houari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Dc Microgrid

scholarly journals An Energy Management System-Based Control Strategy for DC Microgrids with Dual Energy Storage Systems

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2992
Author(s):  
Subarto Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Tushar Kanti Roy ◽  
Md Abu Hanif Pramanik ◽  
Ajay Krishno Sarkar ◽  
Md. Apel Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Energy Management System ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Dc Microgrid ◽  
Dc Microgrids ◽  
Control Scheme

In this work, a control strategy is developed for different components in DC microgrids where set points for all controllers are determined from an energy management system (EMS). The proposed EMS-based control scheme is developed for DC microgrids with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as the primary generation units along with energy storage systems. In this work, the concept of dual energy storage systems (DESSs) is used, which includes a battery energy storage system (BESS) and supercapacitor (SC). The main feature of this DESS is to improve the dynamic performance of DC microgrids during severe transients appearing from changes in load demands as well as in the output power from solar PV units. Furthermore, the proposed EMS-based control scheme aims to enhance the lifetime of the BESS in DC microgrids with DESSs and voltage stability as compared to the same without SCs. The proposed EMS-based control strategy uses proportional-integral (PI) controllers to regulate the switching control actions for different converters within the DC microgrid based on the decision obtained from the EMS in order to achieve the desired control objectives. The performance of the proposed scheme was analyzed through simulation results in terms of improving the voltage stability, maintaining the power balance, and enhancing the lifetime of BESSs within a DC microgrid framework incorporated with the DESS. The simulations are carried out in the MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation platform and compared with a similar approach having only a single energy storage system, i.e., the BESS.

An Exponential Droop Control Strategy for Distributed Energy Storage Systems Integrated with Photovoltaics

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Angelos I. Nousdilis ◽  
Georgios C. Kryonidis ◽  
Eleftherios O. Kontis ◽  
Georgios Christos Christoforidis ◽  
Grigoris K. Papagiannis
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Droop Control ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Distributed Energy Storage

scholarly journals An Energy-Based Control Strategy for Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Case Study on Microgrid Applications

Energies ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Hou ◽  
Thai-Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Hak-Man Kim ◽  
Huihui Song ◽  
Yanbin Qu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Battery Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy

scholarly journals Microgrid system including PV generation and hybrid backup system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hooman Samani
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Energy Flow ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Hybrid Energy Storage ◽  
Backup System ◽  
Micro Grid

This Master’s thesis project introduces a micro-grid system that includes a hybrid power storage backup system and photovoltaic module power generation system, which is connected to the grid and supports the hybrid backup system. The first section presents a solution or algorithm to an existing problem in an energy flow management strategy for the hybrid energy storage system. In the second section, power is provided from the photovoltaic arrays by the convenience of the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for each photovoltaic module. The generated power will charge the storage backup system. The micro-grid is capable of selling the surplus power to the utility grid. A master controller optimizes integration, dispatching and control over the whole micro-grid operation. There have been many different control strategies and topologies presented over the years to manage the energy flow for hybrid energy storage systems; however, there are some aspects that differentiate some from others, such as real-time prediction, cumbersome architecture, full spectrum control over recourses, and cost-effectiveness. The first section of this thesis proposes a control strategy on hybrid energy storage systems based on fundamental electrical principles. The low volume and simple algorithm make the controller easy to perform on the embedded systems and quickly responds within a tiny space. The control strategy is equipped with a load prediction method, which provides a fast response at the time of load current surge. The controller architect provides the full control over all the resources. The presented controller is cost-effective by increasing the battery life and by minimizing the power loss in the hybrid storage backup system. The simulation results in two different experiments validate the efficiency and performance of the offered control strategy for hybrid backup system.

Comparison of two control strategies for VSC-MTDC with wind farm

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Congshan Li ◽  
Pu Zhong ◽  
Ping He ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Yan Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Control ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Active Power ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Active Power Control ◽  
Dc Voltage

: Two VSC-MTDC control strategies with different combinations of controllers are proposed to eliminate transient fluctuations in the DC voltage stability, resulting from a power imbalance in a VSC-MTDC connected to wind farms. First, an analysis is performed of a topological model of a VSC converter station and a VSC-MTDC, as well as of a mathematical model of a wind turbine. Then, the principles and characteristics of DC voltage slope control, constant active power control, and inner loop current control used in the VSC-MTDC are introduced. Finally, the PSCAD/EMTDC platform is used to establish an electromagnetic transient model of a wind farm connected to a parallel three-terminal VSC-HVDC. An analysis is performed for three cases of single-phase grounding faults on the rectifier and inverter sides of a converter station and of the withdrawal of the converter station on the rectifier side. Next, the fault response characteristics of VSC-MTDC are compared and analyzed. The simulation results verify the effectiveness of the two control strategies, both of which enable the system to maintain DC voltage stability and active power balance in the event of a fault. Background: The use of a VSC-MTDC to connect wind power to the grid has attracted considerable attention in recent years. A suitable VSC-MTDC control method can enable the stable operation of a power grid. Objective: The study aims to eliminate transient fluctuations in the DC voltage stability resulting from a power imbalance in a VSC-MTDC connected to a wind farm. Method: First, the topological structure and a model of a three-terminal VSC-HVDC system connected to wind farms are studied. Second, an analysis is performed of the outer loop DC voltage slope control, constant active power control and inner loop current control of the converter station of a VSC-MTDC. Two different control strategies are proposed for the parallel three-terminal VSC-HVDC system: the first is DC voltage slope control for the rectifier station and constant active power control for the inverter station, and the second is DC voltage slope control for the inverter station and constant active power for the rectifier station. Finally, a parallel three-terminal VSC-HVDC model is built based on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform and used to verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy. Results: The results of simulation analysis of the faults on the rectifier and inverter sides of the system show that both strategies can restore the system to the stable operation. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategy is thus verified. Conclusion: The control strategy proposed in this paper provides a technical reference for designing a VSC-MTDC system for wind farms.

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