With the development of micro gas turbines (MT) and power-to-gas (P2G) technology, the electric–gas system plays an important role in maintaining the stable, economical, and flexible operation of the microgrid. When subjected to power load dist...
Shared energy storage system provides an attractive solution to the high configuration cost and low utilization rate of multi-microgrid energy storage system. In this paper, an electricity-heat integrated energy storage supplier (EHIESS) containing e...
Regarding the different ownerships and autonomy of microgrids (MGs) in the distributed multi-microgrid (MMG) system, this paper establishes a multi-stage energy scheduling model based on a multi-agent system (MAS). The proposed mechanism enables a mi...
The disordered nature of electric vehicle (EV) charging and user electricity consumption behaviors has intensified the strain on the grid. Meanwhile, energy storage technologies and microgrid interconnections still lack effective supply–consump...
A stand-alone multi-microgrid (MMG) system can be formed by connecting multiple stand-alone microgrids (MGs). In the stand-alone MMG system where the frequencies of each MG system are different, a back-to-back (BTB) converter can be used for intercon...
To mitigate the mismatch between fluctuating renewable generation and load demand in highway service area multi-microgrid systems, this paper develops a day-ahead capacity optimization model based on the coordinated operation of fixed and mobile ener...
The increased penetration of renewables is beneficial for power systems but it poses several challenges, i.e., uncertainty in power supply, power quality issues, and other technical problems. Backup generators or storage system have been proposed to...
The mutual optimization of a multi-microgrid integrated energy system (MMIES) can effectively improve the overall economic and environmental benefits, contributing to sustainability. Targeting a scenario in which an MMIES is connected to the same nod...
This study introduces a design-oriented framework for an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS) in a Multi-Microgrid (MMG) environment to achieve efficient, reliable, and sustainable power operation. The proposed EMS is systematically designed to...
Multi-microgrids (MMGs) revolutionize integrating and managing diverse distributed energy resources (DERs), significantly enhancing the overall efficiency of energy systems. Unlike traditional power systems, MMGs comprise interconnected microgrids th...
Aiming at problems of power allocation and economic scheduling for independent multi-microgrid systems, a bi-level optimization method based on optimal power flow and consensus algorithm is proposed. The novelty of the method is that an independent m...
In this paper, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform is proposed for Multi-Microgrid (MMG) system to improve unbalance compensation functionality employing three-phase four-leg (3P-4L) voltage source inverters (VSIs). The two level communication syste...
To enhance the interests of all stakeholders in the multi-microgrid integrated energy system and to promote photovoltaic consumption, this paper proposes a master–slave game operation optimization strategy for a multi-microgrid system consideri...
Regarding different challenges, such as integration of green energy and autonomy of microgrid (MG) in the multi-microgrid (MMG) system, this paper presents an optimized and coordinated strategy for energy management of MMG systems that consider multi...
A novel stochastic strategy for solving the problem of optimal power management of multi-microgrid (MMG) systems is suggested in this paper. The considered objectives are minimizing the total cost and emission of the system. The suggested algorithm i...
This paper proposes an optimal operational scheduling of a reconfigurable multi-microgrid (MG) distribution system complemented by demand response programs and Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) in an uncertain environment. Since there is a set of competi...
Cyber-physical power systems integrate sensing, communication, and control, ensuring power system resiliency and security, particularly in clustered networked microgrids. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) provides a suitable foundation by centralizin...
By constructing a DC multi-microgrid system (MMGS) including renewable energy sources (RESs) and electric vehicles (EVs) to coordinate with the distribution network, the utilization rate of RESs can be effectively improved and carbon emissions can be...
Developing multi-microgrid (MMG) systems provides a new paradigm for power distribution systems with a higher degree of resilience, flexibility, and sustainability. The inclusion of communication networks as part of MMG is critical for coordinating d...
Hydrogen-based multi-microgrid systems (HBMMSs) are beneficial for energy saving and emission reductions. However, the optimal sizing of HBMMSs lacks a practical configuration optimization model and a reasonable solution method. To address these prob...
The availability of sustainable, efficient electricity access is critical for rural communities as it can facilitate economic development and improve the quality of life for residents. Isolated microgrids can provide a solution for rural electrificat...
The increasing integration of renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic (PV) systems, into power grids presents challenges in maintaining frequency stability due to the absence of traditional mechanical inertia. This paper proposes a hybrid...
By integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) with electric vehicles (EVs) in microgrids, we are able to reduce carbon emissions as well as alleviate the dependence on fossil fuels. In order to improve the economy of an integrated system and fully e...
Microgrids help to achieve power balance and energy allocation optimality for the defined load networks. One of the major challenges associated with microgrids is the design and implementation of a suitable communication-control architecture that can...
The microgrid and demand response (DR) are important technologies for future power grids. Among the variety of microgrid operations, the multi-agent system (MAS) has attracted considerable attention. In a microgrid with MAS, the agents installed on t...
Several issues of individual microgrids (MGs) such as voltage and frequency fluctuations mainly due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources’ (RESs) power production can be mitigated by interconnecting multiple MGs and forming a m...
In power systems, the secondary control is a very useful way to restore the system frequency and voltage to the rated value. This paper tries to propose a secondary frequency and voltage control of islanded microgrids based on the distributed synerge...
During the last decade, DC microgrids have been extensively researched due to their simple structure compared to AC microgrids and increased penetration of DC loads in modern power networks. The DC microgrids consist of three main components, that is...
In this paper, a sustainable, intelligent energy management system for a microgrid based on a multi-agent system (MAS) is studied. The system is designed to address the challenges posed by the intermittence of renewable energy sources. Also, the syst...
The rapid expansion of energy storage integration has not provided sufficient time to strengthen and expand the transmission and distribution network. This issue can lead to PCC congestion in green multi-microgrid (MMG) systems. In these systems, mic...
This paper investigates the stochastic optimal operation of microgrid considering the influence of energy storage system (ESS). The uncertain factors related to renewable energies are also fully considered. Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) and scenario r...
The multi-microgrid integrated energy system (MM-IES) plays a vital role in enhancing energy utilization efficiency and promoting the coordinated consumption of renewable energy. However, the realization of low-carbon dispatch in MM-IES is hindered b...
Microgrids (MGs) in which power generation and consumption occur locally have gained prominence, and MG demonstration tests have been widely carried out. In accordance with the increase in the number of MG installations, studies regarding the coopera...
This paper proposes an energy market management framework to address the day-ahead optimization of a distribution network (DN) with a multi-microgrid (MMG). In this framework, an economic optimization based on a dynamic game is designed to ensure the...
As the share of renewable energy generation continues to increase, the new-type power system exhibits the characteristics of coordinated operation between the main grid, distribution networks, and microgrids. The microgrid is primarily concerned with...
Distributed control and optimization strategies are a promising alternative approach to centralized control within microgrids. In this paper, a multi-agent system is developed to deal with the distributed secondary control of islanded microgrids. Two...
Next-generation power systems will require innovative control strategies to exploit existing and potential capabilities of developing renewable-based microgrids. Cooperation of interconnected microgrids has been introduced recently as a promising sol...
As a crucial path to promote the sustainable development of power systems, shared energy storage (SES) is receiving more and more attention. The SES generates carbon emissions during its manufacturing, usage, and recycling process, the neglect of whi...
As traditional power grids are unable to meet growing demand, extensive research on multi-microgrid scheduling has begun to address the issues present in conventional power grids. However, existing studies on the scheduling of grid-connected multi-mi...
To enhance stability and reliability, multi-microgrid systems have been developed as replacements for conventional distribution networks. Traditionally, switches have been used to interconnect these microgrids, but this approach often results in unco...
With the progressive addition of microgrids at the distribution level, complex networks of interconnected microgrids and the utility grid are likely to emerge. In such a scenario, advanced microgrid controllers are required to achieve operational sta...
By consulting various worldwide definitions of microgrids and distributed energy, this study presents a microgrid-structured multi-agent system and uses Matlab/Simulink to construct a circuit with microgrid features, which enables the changes in each...
In the transactional processes within a multi-building microgrid system, it is imperative to safeguard stakeholders’ interests and ensure stable, economically efficient operation. Therefore, this paper proposes an integrated interactive control...
In the vigorous development of the power system, to address the economic challenges of multi-microgrid systems, this paper proposes a Nash bargaining model for collaboration between microgrid operators (MGs) and a distribution system operator (DSO) u...
Energy management systems (EMSs) are essential for enabling the integration and operation of multiple interconnected microgrids within a microgrid system, especially when the penetration of renewable energy resources is high. As global energy demands...
Data acquisition and supervisory control are usually performed using client-server architecture and centralized control in conventional power systems. However, the message transmission and fault clearing are too slow for large-scale complex power sys...
The construction of Smart Grids leads to the main question of what kind of intelligence such grids require and how to build it. Some authors choose an agent based solution to realize this intelligence. However, there may be some misunderstandings in...
As global energy systems shift to low-carbon models, microgrid systems play an increasingly vital role in decentralized energy management. This study proposes a collaborative scheduling strategy, incorporating both power and carbon contribution for m...
In this paper, a distributed synergetic control based on multi-agent systems is proposed to solve the problems of frequency and voltage errors, system stability and power sharing accuracy in the traditional droop control of microgrids. Starting with...
Microgrids play a crucial role in the development of future smart grids, with multiple interconnected microgrids forming large-scale multi-microgrid systems that operate as smart grids. Multi-agent system (MAS)-based control solutions are the most su...
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