Hierarchical Structure of Microgrids Control System
IEEE Transactions on Smart GridPublished 1 December 2012
Ali Bidram, Ali Davoudi
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This paper reviews the status of hierarchical control strategies applied to microgrids and discusses the future trends.
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Advanced control strategies are vital components for realization of microgrids. This paper reviews the status of hierarchical control strategies applied to microgrids and discusses the future trends. This hierarchical control structure consists of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, and is a versatile tool in managing stationary and dynamic performance of microgrids while incorporating economical aspects. Various control approaches are compared and their respective advantages are highlighted. In addition, the coordination among different control hierarchies is discussed.
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