A unified decentralized framework for isolated interlinking converters of hybrid DC/AC microgrids

Abstract

Due to the advantages of effectively integrating diversified loads and renewable sources, hybrid DC/AC microgrids have attracted the common attention of industry and academia. Meanwhile, with the increasing number of power electronic devices connected to the system, the complexity of the system increases, which puts forward higher requirements for galvanic isolation and intelligent control methods. This study proposes a unified decentralized framework for isolated interlinking converters (IICs) in hybrid DC/AC microgrids, which include topology and a control strategy to solve the aforementioned problems. Firstly, in terms of topology, a dual active bridge (DAB) converter is adopted to realize galvanic isolation and DC voltage conversion, which can facilitate the interconnection of DC microgrids or be combined with VSC for the interconnection of DC and AC microgrids. Secondly, in terms of the control strategy, a bidirectional voltage–supporting control strategy is proposed for IICs, in which the frequency and voltage are adopted as the indications to balance the power and strengthen the inertia interaction of microgrids. Furthermore, with the proposed control strategy, the voltage sources of different microgrids can share the power fluctuation, cooperatively. The stability of the proposed strategy is analyzed, and the effectiveness is verified by several HIL experiments.

A critical evaluation of DC microgrid implementation in Indonesia: opportunities and challenges

“…While the upfront costs of building these microgrids are high, in terms of time their benefits include enhanced efficiency and lower transmission losses as well as greater resilience. These factors make them highly recommended [56], [57]. However, technological readiness varies widely in Indonesia from the availability and affordability of critical components such as inverters, storage systems, and advanced controls.…”