Data-driven based optimal distributed frequency control for islanded AC microgrids. (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mo, Ni-Lei; Guan, Zhi-Hong; Zhang, Ding-Xue; Cheng, Xin-Ming; Liu, Zhi-Wei; Li, Tao
• Is Part Of: International journal of electrical power & energy systems. Volume 119(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: Microgrids -- Secondary frequency control -- Reinforcement learning -- Optimal distributed control; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electric power systems -- Periodicals; Électrotechnique -- Périodiques; Réseaux électriques (Énergie) -- Périodiques; Electric power systems; Electrical engineering; Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2020.105904
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-0615

Abstract

Highlights: A data-driven based distributed secondary frequency controller is proposed to solve the nonlinear optimization problems. An iterative learning scheme is established to generate the optimal secondary regulation input. This control scheme achieves the frequency deviation compensation while maintaining load sharing among the DGs. Abstract: With the great stride of clean energy technology, an increasing number of distributed generations are connected to microgrids. However, the heterogeneity and uncertainty of distributed generation may cause frequency instability in microgrids. This paper proposes a data-driven based distributed secondary frequency controller for islanded microgrids without requiring the accurate model parameters. Motivated by iterative learning algorithm, a distributed dual heuristic dynamic programming control framework is established to derive an optimal control action. The frequency controller quickly restores frequency while guaranteeing accurate active power sharing. Furthermore, convergence of the proposed algorithm and stability of the data-based error system are analyzed. Simulation examples are carried out to validate the effectiveness of our designs. Compared with conventional distributed frequency control, simulation result shows the proposed controller has a superior dynamic performance.