Stability of Networking DC Microgrids with Active Loads

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Keywords:

Networking DC microgrid, Robust Stability, Distributed consensual control, Constant power load, Time-delay

Abstract

Direct current (DC) networking microgrids have gained prominence as a means to integrate renewable energy sources and enhance system resilience. However, these types of microgrids heavily rely on communication networks, whose inherent time delays can significantly impact system stability. Additionally, the presence of various, often non-linear load characteristics further complicates the scenario. In this paper, a delay-dependent stability analysis for networking microgrids is presented, with a specific focus on robust operation in the presence of active loads. The formulation also accounts for the uncertain and varying nature of loads within microgrids.
The results show that active loads impose more stringent constraints on feasible operating conditions, consensus matrix design, and controller tuning.

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Author Biographies

Marco Carnaghi, ICYTE - CONICET

Marco Carnaghi was born in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1996. In 2019 he received the degree of Electronic Engineer, awarded by the School of Engineering (UNMDP). He is currently a doctoral fellow at CONICET.

Marcos Judewicz, ICyTE CONICET

Marcos Judewicz was born in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, en 1986. In 2011 he received the degree of Electronic Engineer from the School of Engineering (UNMDP). In 2016 he received the degree of Doctor in Engineering, electronics orientation. He is currently a researcher at CONICET.

Paula Cervellini, ICyTE CONICET

Paula Cervellini was born in Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina, in 1985. In 2014 she received the degree of Electronic Engineer, awarded by the School of Engineering (UNMDP). In 2019 she received the degree of Doctor in Engineering, electronics orientation. She is currently a researcher at CONICET.

Rogelio Garcia Retegui, ICyTE CONICET

Rogelio García Retegui was born in Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1977. In 2002 he received the degree of Electronic Engineer from the School of Engineering (UNMDP). In 2009 he received the degree of Doctor in Engineering, electronics orientation. He is currently a researcher at CONICET.

Marcos Funes, ICyTE CONICET

Marcos Funes was born in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1974. In 1999 he received the degree of Electronic Engineer from the School of Engineering (UNMDP). In 2007 he received the degree of Doctor in Engineering, electronics orientation. He is currently a researcher at CONICET.

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Published

2024-11-14

How to Cite

Carnaghi, M., Judewicz, M., Cervellini, P. ., Garcia Retegui, R., & Funes, M. . (2024). Stability of Networking DC Microgrids with Active Loads. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 22(12), 1042–1053. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/8971

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Electric Energy