The communication network poses several challenges for microgrid control. Time delay has been identified as an effective communication disturbance. The development of distributed energy resources in distribution networks has created a new concept called microgrids.
Microgrids (MGs) represent one outcome of this transformation. The MG represent a compact power system comprising of independent renewable energy resources (RERs), energy storage systems (ESSs), and loads operating as a unified control system to generate power for localized areas within the range of 10–100 MW [3, 4].
The communication infrastructure used in networked microgrid systems usually comprises wireless networks, power line communication (PLC), and cellular networks.
Efficient communication is necessary for a networked microgrid system to run correctly and in coordination. In such a system, various microgrids are linked to form a more extensive network. Therefore, communication is needed to transfer data between these microgrids to harmonize the energy flow and ensure a secure and adequate power supply.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the microgrid (MG) concept, including its definitions, challenges, advantages, components, structures, communication systems, and control methods,
The microgrid configuration and the control objectives impose a variety of requirements to the communication system which must guarantee different delivering times for diverse type of
MG systems are typical example of complex, networked, cyber-physical systems characterized by heavy transmission and communication between different components of a
Constituents of a smart microgrid associated with a building. 1.1. Need and Opportunity for the ISMs Microgrids are ecologically clean and green, deregulated, and decentralized, and can reduce the
In addition, choosing the appropriate communication network to increase system reliability and security to improve bandwidth, time delay and packet losses is an important challenge. The
Furthermore, the communication layer can impact the performance of the networked microgrid system very negatively since NMG communication networks are frequently complex and require significant
This chapter provides an insight into communication requirements, system architecture, standards, protocols and tools used in microgrid communications. The chapter concludes with a case
Progress in Microgrid (MG) research has evolved the MG concept from classical, purely MG power networks to more advanced power and communications networks. The communications
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