Hierarchical Control of an Islanded AC Micro Grid Using FS-MPC and an EMS

Abstract

Microgrids and distributed energy resources (DERs) are gaining popularity owing to their efficient operation, autonomy, and dependability. Microgrids provide several new opportunities, one of which is the ability to deliver electricity continuously, even in the event of a grid failure. This chapter will first describe the modeling of DER components in a microgrid, with each component using Finite Set-Model Predictive Control (FS-MPC) for controlling the inverters to be robust, to have a fast response, to account for multiple objectives, and to eliminate manual tuning. In addition, droop control will be used to provide a voltage reference for the FS-MPC. The PV-inverter will operate as a grid- forming inverter, while the other inverters will serve as grid-feeding inverters. The proposed inverter models are validated using simulations. The microgrid has been modeled using MATLAB-Simulink software package. A supervisory controller for energy management system of the microgrid to operate in different power flows through the proposed control algorithm has also been designed. The simulation results show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed controller during dynamic performance and transients, and the developed energy management system algorithm successfully controlled the power flow to ensure continuous power delivery to the load under all circumstances.