With the advancements in automation-based technology in engineering applications, programmable logic controller (PLC) has gained much attention. These PLCs possess real-time on-field applicability, reliable operation, long life, robust behavior and quick action in response to various inputs, multiple decision-making variables, harsh environmental conditions, etc. However, unlike the simulation software, tool boxes, and other setups, a robust and reconfigurable PLC can be employed to validate control algorithms for microgrids considering any geographical and environmental conditions. Thus, this paper proposes a PLC-based hardware test bench prototype as an effective solution for control algorithm validation aiming at power management problems and stable microgrid automation. The critical contribution of this paper includes the design and fabrication of the controller test bench prototype, abstracting it as the microgrid central controller (MGCC). The energy management system for the microgrid model with the fuzzy logic-based controller has been developed using MATLAB Simulink software. The performance of the proposed controller test bench is analyzed considering perturbations due to reduced renewable resource contribution. The results validate the proposed controller’s control algorithms, which can ensure the stable operation of the microgrid.