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Accurate Active and Reactive Power Sharing Based on a Modified Droop Control Method for Islanded Microgrids.

Zhi Zhang¹, Sheng Gao¹, Caomao Zhong²

¹Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|July 29, 2023

Summary

This study presents a modified droop control for islanded microgrids, enabling accurate power sharing among distributed generation (DG) units without communication. The SACS-injection method ensures precise active and reactive power distribution by adjusting DG voltage amplitude.

Keywords:

distributed generation unit islanded microgrid modified droop control power sharing signal injection

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Background:

Conventional droop control in islanded microgrids struggles with accurate power sharing due to mismatched feeder impedance.
Distributed generation (DG) units require precise power sharing for stable microgrid operation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a modified droop control strategy for accurate active and reactive power sharing among DG units in islanded microgrids.
To address the limitations of conventional droop control in the presence of mismatched feeder impedance.

Main Methods:

A small AC signal (SACS)-injection-based modified droop control method is proposed.
The control strategy adjusts DG voltage amplitude via injected AC signals to create a reactive power control loop.
The method relies solely on local information, eliminating the need for communication links or feeder impedance parameters.

Main Results:

The proposed control scheme achieves accurate active and reactive power sharing among DG units.
Simulation and experimental results validate the effectiveness of the SACS-injection method.
The strategy successfully overcomes challenges posed by mismatched feeder impedance.

Conclusions:

The SACS-injection-based modified droop control offers an effective solution for precise power sharing in islanded microgrids.
This approach enhances microgrid stability and efficiency by ensuring equitable power distribution among DG units.
The method's reliance on local information simplifies implementation and reduces reliance on external communication infrastructure.