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Review of DC Microgrid Design, Optimization, and Control for the Resilient and Efficient Renewable Energy Integration

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Due to the dominance of renewable energy sources and DC loads, modern power distribution systems are undergoing a transformative shift toward DC microgrids. Therefore, this article is structured to present information on the design, optimization, control, and management of DC microgrids, demonstrating that DC systems have superseded AC systems across power production, transmission, and distribution. The core cause of this superiority is the DC microgrid’s scalability, flexibility, and ease of control. This review is focused on the structural analysis, intelligent and management schemes, market employability, and reliability analysis of a DC microgrid. After this work, some methods are presented that ensure the engineered DC microgrid remains robust to various environmental and operational conditions throughout its service life. The article is enriched with methodological flowcharts and block diagrams, from which design insights can be gained to design a reliable, resilient, robust DC microgrid. The article ends with an indication of how the future energy landscape will look, with the realization of modern technologies through DC microgrids.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en18236364

Authors: Ghulam Shabbir, Ali Hasan, Muhammad Yaqoob Javed, Kamal Shahid, Thomas Mussenbrock

Institutions: University of Lahore, Ruhr University Bochum, COMSATS University Islamabad, University of the Punjab

Language: English

Topic: Microgrid Control and Optimization

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137