Nested Formation Approach for Networked Microgrid Self-Healing in Islanded Mode

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel nested restoration decision system (NRDS), which aims to minimize unused capacity of distributed generation (DG) for service restoration due to contingency during islanding stage. The proposed algorithm is based on the concept of nested microgrid formation, where the network control schemes are framed on a layered structure. The power-sharing strategy between neighboring microgrids in the network is from outer to inner microgrid loads, where the outermost microgrid exchanges power with utility grid only. The first stage refers to pre-fault scenario, which finds a solution for networked microgrid distributed generation as the initial setting. Furthermore, the second stage calculates additional redistribution requirements based on respective microgrid's deficiency using a solution index matrix. The proposed control has been evaluated on a networked microgrid system, while performing islanding.