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DESIGNING OF MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR ACTIVE
AND REACTIVE POWER CONTROL OF A MICROGRID
Abhimanyu Mandal
1
, Sridhar Burla
2
, Pramod Kumar Baghmar
3
, Ashish Dewangan
4
1
Assistant Professor (EE) , CCET Bhilai , Chhattisgarh , India
2
Assistant Professor (EE) , CCET Bhilai , Chhattisgarh , India
3
Assistant Professor(EE) , CCET Bhilai , Chhattisgarh , India
4
Assistant Professor (EE) , CCET Bhilai , Chhattisgarh , India
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Abstract- Microgrid development is a viable solution
for integrating rapidly expanding renewable energy
sources. However, the stochastic nature of renewable
energies and changeable power demand has caused a
slew of issues, including unstable voltage/frequency,
difficult power management, and grid interaction.
Predictive control has recently shown tremendous
potential in microgrid applications due to its fast
transient response and flexibility to suit various
restrictions. This work examines model predictive
control (MPC) in individual and interconnected
microgrids, including converter- and grid-level control
techniques applied to three layers of the hierarchical
control architecture. MPC research is just getting started
in microgrids, but it's already proving to be a viable
alternative to traditional approaches for voltage
regulation, frequency control, power flow management,
and economic operation optimization. In addition, some
of the most significant patterns in MPC development
have been identified and addressed as future prospects.
Key Words: Grid-Connected PV System, solar panel,
inverter, renewable energy, MATLAB/SIMULINK, Model
predictive control, microgrid, primary control, secondary
control.
1. INTRODUCTION
Renewable energy systems (RESs), such as
photovoltaic systems (PVs) and wind turbine systems (WTs),
have advanced fast in recent decades as a result of ecological,
social, economic, and political pressures and interests [1-3].
Microgrids have emerged as a promising way to interconnect
RESs, energy storage systems (ESSs), and loads through
various power electronics interfaces to better integrate
distributed generation (DG) into the utility grid [4-8].
A microgrid can function in grid-tied mode as a controllable
single unit, or in islanded mode as a self-sufficient
autonomous system, depending on how it interacts with the
utility grid. Microgrids are divided into three categories
based on the most prevalent buses: dc, ac, and hybrid.
The setup of converter-interfaced microgrids with
dispersed RESs and ESSs is shown in Figure 1. A microgrid
can be connected to other microgrids via various converters,
as depicted. It can also be connected to the utility grid via a
shared coupling point (PCC). The diagram of interconnected
microgrids is shown in Fig. It demonstrates how microgrids
can be networked in a radial or mesh architecture, with
power flow managed by a distribution network operator
(DNO). PV, WT, ESS, electric vehicle (EV), resident, and
industrial systems can all be accommodated in each
microgrid. Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a control
methodology that has been successfully utilised in the
industry to address complicated control problems, and it is
actively being investigated and embraced in the research
community. This study examines the applicability of MPC to
microgrids in terms of their primary functions. outlining the
design methodology as well as the most recent
developments Finally, the problems and future prospects of
MPC and its microgrid applications are explained and
summarised. The evolution of the smart grid to a more
structured system based on microgrids and storage systems
that cooperate and self-organize appears to be a key to
transforming our existing energy system into a more
sustainable one. Through evolving adaptability (ancillary
service) markets and novel grid management concepts, a
microgrid-based smart grid structure would not only allow
greater coordination of emerging distributed components in
the wholesale market, and it could also be used as a part of
distribution and transmission system management. The
ability of microgrids to operate in grid-connected/islanded
mode, as well as the mobility given by energy storage
systems in microgrids, look to be important solutions to the
challenge created by future transmission and distribution
networks. In the future power system, microgrids could
strengthen dependability, cut emissions, and extend energy
sources. They may greatly enhance grid security and
stability. Several microgrid facilities can also recover and use
heat from their DG systems, a method described as combined
heat and electricity generation. Cooling generation can also
be used as a power-to-X or flexibility tool. Another level of
flexibility is given by directly connecting microgrids into
networks of microgrids. Microgrids can also improve the
energy system's resilience, security, and knowledge in order
to progress toward an energy system that can support a
substantial share of variable renewables. Figure depicts the