Enhancing Microgrid Stability and Energy Management: Techniques, Challenges, and Future Directions

Abstract

Microgrid technology offers a new practical approach to harnessing the benefits of distributed energy resources in grid-connected and island environments. There are several significant advantages associated with this technology, including cost-effectiveness, reliability, safety, and improved energy efficiency. However, the adoption of renewable energy generation and electric vehicles in modern microgrids has led to issues related to stability, energy management, and protection. This paper aims to discuss and analyze the latest techniques developed to address these issues, with an emphasis on microgrid stability and energy management schemes based on both traditional and distinct approaches. A comprehensive analysis of various schemes, potential issues, and challenges is conducted, along with an identification of research gaps and suggestions for future microgrid development. This paper provides an overview of the current state of the field and proposes potential areas of future research.

Development of a Cost-driven, Real-Time Management Strategy for e-Mobility Hubs Including Islanded Operation

“…DSOs and CPOs can rely on microgrid-based solutions (MGs) with local photovoltaic energy generation (PV) and demand-response strategies [18], along with dynamic pricing in order to mitigate the impacts on the energy grid and to create an economically viable service [19]. MGs constitute a reliable and robust complement to ensure resilience and reliability in power supply to consumers, owing to issues such as instability in the main grid, including degradation of electrical power quality, periods of high load demand, and islanding occurrences [20,21].…”