Electricity, Vol. 6, Pages 35: Enhancing Power Quality in a PV/Wind Smart Grid with Artificial Intelligence Using Inverter Control and Artificial Neural Network Techniques

Electricity doi: 10.3390/electricity6020035

Authors:
Musawenkosi Lethumcebo Thanduxolo Zulu
Rudiren Sarma
Remy Tiako

Power systems need to meet the ever-increasing demand for higher quality and reliability of electricity in distribution systems while remaining sustainable, secure, and economical. The globe is moving toward using renewable energy sources to provide electricity. An evaluation of the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accomplishment of SDG7 (affordable and clean energy) is necessary in light of AI’s development and expanding impact across numerous sectors. Microgrids are gaining popularity due to their ability to facilitate distributed energy resources (DERs) and form critical client-centered integrated energy coordination. However, it is a difficult task to integrate, coordinate, and control multiple DERs while also managing the energy transition in this environment. To achieve low operational costs and high reliability, inverter control is critical in distributed generation (DG) microgrids, and the application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) is vital. In this paper, a power management strategy (PMS) based on Inverter Control and Artificial Neural Network (ICANN) technique is proposed for the control of DC–AC microgrids with PV-Wind hybrid systems. The proposed combined control strategy aims to improve power quality enhancement. ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Additionally, a review of the rising role and application of AI in the use of renewable energy to achieve the SDGs is performed. MATLAB/SIMULINK is used for simulations in this study. The results from the measures of the inverter control, m, VL-L, and Vph_rms, reveal that the power generated from the hybrid microgrid is reliable and its performance is capable of providing power quality enhancement in microgrids through controlling the inverter side of the system. The technique produced satisfactory results and the PV/wind hybrid microgrid system revealed stability and outstanding performance.

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