Transactive-based Control Algorithm for Mitigating Unbalanced Operation of Microgrids

Sajjad Fattaheian-Dehkordi, Ali Abbaspour, Mahmoud Fotuhi-Firuzabad, Matti Lehtonen

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Abstract

Development of microgrid systems (MGSs) due to restructuring has facilitated the installation of independently operated local energy resources (LERs) in power systems. In this new configuration, LERs would be operated by independent aggregators while the microgrid's control unit (MGCU) would coordinate the operational scheduling of aggregators. Independent aggregators of MGSs would strive to maximize their respective profits while delivering the flexibility operational service for addressing the operational issues in the system. Respectively, the unbalanced configuration of the MGSs due to unbalanced one-phase installation of LERs such as rooftop-photovoltaic units, demands, and storage units could be minimized by coordinated operation of aggregators. Consequently, this paper intends to develop a transactive-based methodology in order to enable the MGCU in an MGS to mitigate the unbalanced operation of the system caused by the unbalanced installation of LERs. In this context, MGCU would employ transactive control signals (TCSs) to alter the operational scheduling of aggregators connected to each phase of the power grid. This would enable mitigating the unbalance power flow in the system. Respectively, the unbalanced exchanged-power with the upper-level-system would be mitigated locally by each MGS, which improves the flexibility of the overall power system. Finally, the introduced methodology is conducted on an MGS with a multi-aggregator configuration to check out the advantages of the methodology in mitigating the unbalanced operational condition in the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2022 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC / I and CPS Europe 2022
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-6654-8537-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventIEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 28 Jun 20221 Jul 2022

Publication series

Name2022 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2022 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC / I and CPS Europe 2022

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe
Abbreviated titleEEEIC / I and CPS Europe
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period28/06/202201/07/2022

Keywords

  • local energy resources
  • microgrid
  • multi-aggregator system
  • storage systems
  • transactive control
  • Unbalanced operational condition

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