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This study introduces an intelligent controller using reinforcement learning for optimizing reactive power in wind energy systems. It significantly improves grid stability, voltage support, and operational efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing performance.

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Renewable Energy Systems

Background:

  • Doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind energy systems require advanced control for dynamic performance.
  • Integration of high renewable energy penetration poses challenges to grid stability and voltage regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an intelligent coordination strategy for enhancing dynamic performance of DFIG-based wind energy systems.
  • To optimize real-time reactive power sharing between DFIG wind farms and STATCOM devices using reinforcement learning.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a Reinforcement Learning Coordinated Transient Controller (RL-CTC) utilizing Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3).
  • Integrated artificial neural network (ANN)-based wind farm placement, rotor angle stability-based PSS selection, and voltage stability-based STATCOM sizing.
  • Validated the strategy on the IEEE 14-bus test system.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a 74.3% reduction in Sum of Maximum Rotor Angle Deviations (SMRAD) and 50.0% improvement in voltage regulation.
  • Demonstrated 57.1% reduction in total harmonic distortion and 32.1% faster settling times.
  • Ensured compliance with grid codes (ZVRT, LVRT, HVRT) and achieved $945k annual savings (40.6% improvement).

Conclusions:

  • The RL-CTC strategy effectively enhances grid stability, voltage support, and operational efficiency in power systems with high renewable energy penetration.
  • The model-free approach eliminates the need for explicit system models or fixed control parameters, offering adaptability.
  • The proposed method provides significant economic benefits and ensures robust performance under various grid conditions.