Optimizing Power Allocation in DC Microgrids with Hydrogen Energy Storage
Key Ideas
  • Efficient energy storage systems are crucial for balancing power generation and demand in renewable energy systems.
  • Hydrogen energy storage systems can effectively address challenges in integrating wind and solar energy into power systems.
  • Research focuses on coordinated control strategies to optimize power allocation and stability in DC microgrids with hydrogen storage.
  • The proposed fuzzy control-based approach considers the state of charge of lithium batteries and hydrogen tanks for precise power distribution.
The continuous increase in renewable energy installations has led to a need for efficient energy storage systems to address power imbalances. Hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy, known as green hydrogen, is being explored as a clean secondary energy source. Hydrogen energy storage systems can effectively manage surplus energy during peak production and compensate for deficits during low production periods. Research is concentrated on developing coordinated control strategies for DC microgrids with hydrogen storage. These strategies aim to optimize power allocation, reduce power fluctuations, and ensure system stability. Various approaches have been explored, including a hybrid energy storage system combining lithium batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage. This system considers the state of charge of batteries and hydrogen storage tanks to extend battery lifespan and maintain system stability. A fuzzy control-based approach has been proposed to optimize power distribution between hydrogen storage units and lithium battery storage units. This method uses the state of charge and state of health as inputs for power allocation, ensuring precise distribution of surplus power. By considering the characteristics of system equipment and categorizing operating conditions, the proposed control strategy aims to maintain system stability and optimize power allocation. The research focuses on reducing bus voltage fluctuations, mitigating power fluctuations, and ensuring the stability of DC microgrids with hydrogen energy storage. The study validates the proposed control strategy through simulations using the MATLAB/Simulink platform. Overall, the integration of hydrogen energy storage in DC microgrids shows promise in enhancing power system efficiency and stability.
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