A Coordinated Neuro-Fuzzy Control System for Hybrid Energy Storage Integration: Virtual Inertia and Frequency Support in Low-Inertia Power Systems

Carlos H. Inga Espinoza () and Modesto T. Palma
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Carlos H. Inga Espinoza: National University of Engineering, Lima 15333, Peru
Modesto T. Palma: National University of Engineering, Lima 15333, Peru

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 17, 1-31

Abstract: Energy policies and economies of scale have promoted the expansion of renewable energy sources, leading to the displacement of conventional generation units and a consequent reduction in system inertia. Low inertia amplifies frequency deviations in response to generation–load imbalances, increasing the risk of load shedding and service interruptions. To address this issue, this paper proposes a coordinated control strategy based on neuro-fuzzy networks, applied to a hybrid energy storage system (HESS) composed of batteries and supercapacitors. The controller is designed to simultaneously emulate virtual inertia and implement virtual droop control, thereby improving frequency stability and reducing reliance on spinning reserve. Additionally, a state-of-charge (SOC) management layer is integrated to prevent battery operation in critical zones, mitigating degradation and extending battery lifespan. The neuro-fuzzy controller dynamically coordinates the power exchange both among the energy storage technologies (batteries and supercapacitors) and between the HESS and the conventional generation unit, enabling a smooth and efficient transition in response to power imbalances. The proposed strategy was validated through simulations in MATLAB R2022b using a two-area power system model with parameters sourced from the literature and validated references. System performance was evaluated using standard frequency response metrics, including performance indicators (ITSE, ISE, ITAE and IAE) and the frequency nadir, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach in enhancing frequency regulation and ensuring the operational safety of the energy storage system.

Keywords: battery; supercapacitor; energy storage system; virtual inertia; frequency regulation control; power system; neuro-fuzzy networks (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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