Control strategies for distributed energy resources interface converters in the low voltage Microgrid

Chia Tse Lee*, Cheng Chieh Chuang, Chia Chi Chu, Po Tai Cheng

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Microgrid technologies are very effective in integrating the distributed energy resources for providing high quality and high reliability of electric power. The Microgrid is often deployed as a cable-based and small-scaled distribution network at a low voltage level. As a result, the line impedance is much more resistive. This paper presents a minimum output current tracking control method for interface converters of distributed energy resources to improve the power sharing issues in a low voltage Microgrid system. The proposed technique manipulates the droop control to achieve minimum converter output current under different conditions of loads and transmission line characteristics. The operation principles are discussed below. Simulation and laboratory test results are also presented to validate the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009
Pages2022-2029
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 20 09 200924 09 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period20/09/0924/09/09

Keywords

  • Distributed generation systems
  • Droop control
  • Low voltage Microgrid
  • Microgrid

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