journal article·2024-12-18Open access

Stability Analysis of DC Microgrids: Insights for Enhancing Renewable Energy Integration, Efficiency and Power Quality

António Sousa, Bernhard Grasel, José Baptista

Applied Sciences· Volume 14· Issue 24

Abstract

In the current context of smart grids, microgrids have proven to be an effective solution to meet the energy needs of neighborhoods and collective buildings. This study investigates the voltage behavior and other critical parameters within a direct current (DC) microgrid to enhance system efficiency, stability, and reliability. The dynamic performance of a DC microgrid is analyzed under varying load and generation conditions, with particular emphasis on the voltage response and load-sharing mechanisms required to ensure stable operation. The findings indicate that specific control strategies, particularly droop methods, are effective in mitigating voltage fluctuations, enhancing power quality, and ensuring proper load distribution across multiple sources. This study also addresses significant challenges, including voltage regulation and fault resilience, to provide guidelines for designing robust and efficient DC microgrids. These insights are essential to inspire further advancements in control strategies and facilitate the practical deployment of DC microgrids as a sustainable solution for distributed energy systems, especially in scenarios prioritizing high DC load penetration and renewable energy integration.
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OpenAlex topics: Microgrid Control and Optimization · Multilevel Inverters and Converters · Islanding Detection in Power Systems

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Affiliations

Department of Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal

Competence Field Renewable Energy Technologies, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna, 1200 Vienna, Austria

INEC-TEC UTAD Pole, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal

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