Load Frequency Control of Multiarea Power Systems with Virtual Power Plants

Zeyi Wang, Yao Wang, Li Xie (), Dan Pang, Hao Shi and Hua Zheng
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Zeyi Wang: Changchun Power Supply Company of State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., Changchun 130021, China
Yao Wang: Changchun Power Supply Company of State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., Changchun 130021, China
Li Xie: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Dan Pang: Changchun Power Supply Company of State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., Changchun 130021, China
Hao Shi: Changchun Power Supply Company of State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., Changchun 130021, China
Hua Zheng: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 15, 1-10

Abstract: Virtual power plants (VPPs) integrate diverse energy resources using advanced communication technologies and intelligent control strategies. This integration enhances the utilization and efficiency of distributed generation. This paper explores the incorporation of VPPs into load frequency control (LFC) systems. It includes an analysis of VPP-aggregated resources’ frequency regulation characteristics and a VPP-inclusive LFC model. Additionally, a decentralized automatic generation control strategy is proposed to distribute power outputs effectively, enabling swift grid frequency adjustments. This study uses MATLAB simulations to demonstrate the benefits and efficacy of VPPs in LFC, underscoring their role in advancing grid management and stability.

Keywords: virtual power plants; load frequency control; automatic generation control strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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