Optimal Consensus-Based Distributed Control Strategy for Coordinated Operation of Networked Microgrids

A two-layer optimal consensus-based distributed control strategy is proposed for the coordinated operation of networked microgrids (MGs). Several networked MG operation objectives are optimized using the proposed control strategy, including frequency/voltage regulation, proportional active power sharing, and smooth MG islanding/reconnection operation. The global objective function of networked MGs is decomposed into a series of local objectives assigned to participating distributed energy resources (DERs). In the decomposed optimization, each control layer is realized in a distributed manner in which DER state variables reach consensus along with optimizing their assigned local objective functions. Each control layer in the two-layer control strategy is formulated as an optimal consensus problem in which the optimality and asymptotical stability of the system equilibrium point for each control layer are demonstrated. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategy is validated in a modified IEEE 33-bus distribution system using the PSCAD/EMTDC platform.

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