AC and DC technology in microgrids: A review

E Planas, J Andreu, JI Gárate, IM De Alegría… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2015‏ - Elsevier
Microgrids are a suitable, reliable and clean solution to integrate distributed generation into
the mains grid. Microgrids can present both AC and DC distribution lines. The type of …

Experimental evaluation of a real time energy management system for stand-alone microgrids in day-ahead markets

M Marzband, A Sumper, A Ruiz-Álvarez… - Applied Energy, 2013‏ - Elsevier
A Microgrid (MG) Energy Management System (EMS) is a vital supervisory control to make
decisions regarding the best use of the electric power generation resources and storage …

[HTML][HTML] Renewable medium-small projects in Spain: Past and present of microgrid development

GM Cabello, SJ Navas, IM Vázquez, A Iranzo… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
This paper reviews the on-going research studies and microgrid pilot projects focusing on
the Spanish case because of its renewable energy potential with the objective set on …

Centralized and distributed active and reactive power control of a utility connected microgrid using IEC61850

A Colet-Subirachs, A Ruiz-Alvarez… - IEEE Systems …, 2011‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper describes the control algorithm of a utility connected microgrid, based on
independent control of active and reactive power and operating in centralized and …

Development of a platform for the assessment of demand-side flexibility in a microgrid laboratory

M Etxandi-Santolaya, A Colet-Subirachs, M Barbero… - Applied Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Demand-side flexibility has gained attention as a powerful tool to increase the flexibility of
the electricity system and counteract the uncertainties caused by the increase of Renewable …

Experience on the implementation of a microgrid project in Barcelona

M Roman-Barri, I Cairo-Molins… - 2010 IEEE PES …, 2010‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper deals with the implementation of a operating microgrid based on current real and
emulated energy resources which permits the experimentation of various scenarios. This …

Electric vehicles in power systems with distributed generation: Vehicle to Microgrid (V2M) project

R Villafáfila-Robles, P Lloret-Gallego… - … on electrical power …, 2011‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The integration of electric vehicles into distribution networks will require intelligent systems
for managing the charging points and the impact on the grid. Electric vehicles represent an …

Coordinated droop control for stand-alone DC micro-grid

HJ Kim, YS Lee, JH Kim, BM Han - Journal of Electrical …, 2014‏ - koreascience.kr
This paper introduces a coordinated droop control for the stand-alone DC micro-grid, which
is composed of photo-voltaic generator, wind power generator, engine generator, and …

Control of a utility connected microgrid

A Colet-Subirachs, A Ruiz-Alvarez… - 2010 IEEE PES …, 2010‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper describes the control algorithm of a utility connected microgrid, based on
independent control of active and reactive power (PQ control) and working in centralized …

Scope of electrical distribution system architecture considering the integration of renewable energy in large and small scale

AC Tobar, HU Banna… - IEEE PES Innovative …, 2014‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Although numerous proposals for electrical and communication topologies for distribution
automation had been presented, not all of them are suitable for the use of renewable energy …