journal article·2025-10-01Open access

A hierarchical control framework for PV-storage-hydrogen DC microgrids under varying conditions

Caifeng Wen, Nan Sun, Feifei Xue, Baoyao Sun, Jingkai Wu, Jiaxin Chen, Xinyu Xue

AIP Advances· Volume 15· Issue 10

Abstract

To address challenges such as internal power balance, voltage stability, and hydrogen storage tank capacity in photovoltaic-storage DC microgrid systems, this paper proposes a hierarchical control strategy that accounts for varying power command demands under different operating conditions. A simulation model of the PV-storage-hydrogen DC microgrid is constructed with the goal of enhancing system stability and achieving smooth mode transitions. On the one hand, the hierarchical control coordinates between the command layer and power demand layer using bus voltage as a key indicator to ensure system stability. On the other hand, the system operating conditions are categorized into eight distinct modes. A multi-power coordinated control strategy is then employed to maintain stable operation, enable rapid and smooth transitions between modes, and keep the hydrogen storage tank capacity within acceptable limits. The proposed model is implemented in MATLAB/Simulink and tested under various scenarios, including sudden load changes, fuel cell operation, and stochastic photovoltaic power fluctuations. Comparative analysis of system overshoot under different control strategies demonstrates that the proposed approach significantly enhances voltage stability. Simulation results confirm the effectiveness and adaptability of the proposed model and control strategy.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Microgrid Control and Optimization · Islanding Detection in Power Systems · Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

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Affiliations

College of Energy and Power Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology 1 , Hohhot 010051,

Key Laboratory of Wind and Solar Energy Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education 2 , Hohhot 010051,

Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of New Energy and Energy Storage Technology 3 , Hohhot 010051,

Inner Mongolia University Renewable Energy Engineering Research Center 4 , Hohhot 010051,

State Grid Tianjin Electric Power Chengnan District Supply Company 5 , Tianjin 300301,

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

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