Preface
Smart grids are becoming as the next generation power systems, which encompass interconnected microgrids with high penetration of renewable generations and energy storage. Hybrid AC/DC microgrids are the most likely future microgrid structure since DC subgrids feature high efficiency, better power quality, better current carrying capacity, and faster response; DC subgrids can also be easily interfaced to the century‐long AC utility grid.
During the past decade, smart hybrid AC/DC microgrids have received much attention and experienced significant development. However, as an emerging concept for the future grid structure, their technical details have not been understood very well. For example, with the high percentage of renewable energy and energy storage as well as the wide adoption of interfacing power electronics, there are great challenges in power management among the different elements in a microgrid within a very short time (e.g. a fundamental cycle). Therefore, topics such as power management, power converter control, integration of renewable generation and energy storage, cybersecurity, communication technologies, and power quality are critical for the sound operation of a microgrid. This book thoroughly covers the above topics for smart hybrid AC/DC microgrids and presents effective solutions.
This book contains 10 chapters that cover the basics as well as advanced materials in smart hybrid AC/DC microgrids. The 10 chapters are organized into three main parts: ...
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