Overview of Communication and Control Techniques in the Microgrid

Abstract:

Microgrid is a distributed power generation system, and is also an effective solution for the connection of grids with high level of distributed energy resources. This paper reviews the microgrid test beds and demonstrated projections in many countries, with emphasis on the communication and control techniques. We arrive at the conclusion that new strategies for communication and control are urgently needed in future power grid.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 2382-2388
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.2382
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Shu Juan Mu, Ming Huang, Jing Jing Yang, Jiang Yu, Ting Hua Li, Jing Song Hu
• Keywords: Communication, Control, Microgrids (MGs), Renewable Energy

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