LOAD SHARING METHODS FOR INVERTER-BASED SYSTEMS IN ISLANDED MICROGRIDS- A REVIEW

Augustine Marho Egwebe, Meghdad Fazeli, Petar Igic, Paul Holland

DOI Number
10.2298/FUEE1702145E
First page
145
Last page
160

Abstract


This paper explores and discusses various design considerations for inverter-based systems. Different load sharing techniques are presented for the integration of renewable energy sources within islanded microgrids. In off-grid connection, renewable energy sources are often configured to share power based on their rated capacity. This paper explores both conventional and dynamic load sharing interaction between distributed generation units, both in an inductive (high voltage) and resistive (low voltage) networks. Load sharing based on the proper design of virtual impedance is also reviewed.


Keywords

distributed generation, microgrids, droop control, virtual impedance, photovoltaic, renewable sources

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