A Review of Software and Hardware Tools for Microgrid Protection Testbeds

Majid Arabahmadi, Saeed Sanati, Innocent Kamwa () and Himanshu Grover
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Majid Arabahmadi: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Saeed Sanati: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Innocent Kamwa: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Himanshu Grover: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 16, 1-27

Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the various software and hardware tools used in microgrid protection studies, including experimental setup requirements. While these tools have broad applications in power system research, this review specifically focuses on their utilization in microgrid protection, encompassing aspects, such as design, testing, simulation, analysis, and evaluation. The paper covers a wide range of tools, including protection simulation software and hardware components. Each category of tools is meticulously analyzed for its unique contribution to microgrid protection, highlighting their capabilities in different scenarios ranging from simulation features to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) capabilities. This review aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for professionals and researchers in microgrid protection, providing insights into the selection and application of design and research tools based on their case studies.

Keywords: microgrid protection; experimental setup; power system protection tools; real-time simulation; protection testbed (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: 2025
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