Optimal Distribution of the Fundamental Non-efficient Load Current Terms Between the Energy Gateways Connected in Grid-tied Microgrids

[EN] Main objective of this paper is the optimal distribution of the fundamental non-efficient load current terms between the inverters ¿Energy Gateways (EGs)¿ connected in grid-tied microgrids (MGs). The main feature of the presented approach is the use of the EGs as controlled current sources that...

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Autores: Benavides-Córdoba, Santiago, Urrea-Quintero, Jorge-Humberto, Muñoz-Galeano, Nicolás, Cano-Quintero, Juan-B, Segui-Chilet, Salvador|||0000-0002-2927-6938
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositorio:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/208618
Acesso em linha:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/208618
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Microgrids
Energy Gateways
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Resumo:[EN] Main objective of this paper is the optimal distribution of the fundamental non-efficient load current terms between the inverters ¿Energy Gateways (EGs)¿ connected in grid-tied microgrids (MGs). The main feature of the presented approach is the use of the EGs as controlled current sources that can compensate fundamental non-efficient load current terms in addition to the generation of fundamental positive-sequence active current, avoiding the use of shunt active power filters. The approach relies on the so-called System of Constant References (SoCR) that is based on the symmetrical components decomposition and dq0 transformation. SoCR procedure decouples efficient and non-efficient components of the instantaneous load currents, transforming all of them into six constant references. The optimization algorithm uses a new approach for the calculation of the peak currents in each phase, avoiding non-convex problems when determining the currents of the EGs considering their operating limits. A medium-power size MG that includes photovoltaic and wind generators, as well as, a battery energy storage system is considered to evaluate the capabilities of the proposal. There were evaluated four scenarios: baseline, balanced distribution, proportional distribution, and optimal distribution. All scenarios, except optimal distribution scenario, surpass the current limits for the EGs connected. The results highlight the benefits of using the EGs as active agents in MG efficient operation and demonstrate how the optimization approach achieves the goal of maintaining the generation capabilities of EGs at the same time that compensates the non-efficient current terms demanded by the load.