Multi-Resource Coordinated Optimization for Harmonic and Voltage Compensation in Microgrids

Hao Bai, Ruotian Yao (), Tong Liu, Yiyong Lei and Yawen Zheng
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Hao Bai: CSG Electric Power Research Institute, Guangzhou 510663, China
Ruotian Yao: CSG Electric Power Research Institute, Guangzhou 510663, China
Tong Liu: CSG Electric Power Research Institute, Guangzhou 510663, China
Yiyong Lei: China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510663, China
Yawen Zheng: China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510663, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 22, 1-18

Abstract: To address the problem of uncoordinated operation between distributed generation (DG) inverters and dedicated power quality devices, this paper proposes a coordinated optimization model for harmonic and voltage compensation in microgrids. The model considers the capacity constraints of DG inverters and compensation devices, aiming to realize efficient utilization of multi-resource compensation capabilities. A dual-objective optimization framework is established, which simultaneously minimizes total economic cost and enhances overall power quality performance. The first objective function reflects investment and operational costs, while the second quantifies system performance through total harmonic distortion (THD) and average voltage deviation (AVD). The Normal–Normal Constraint (NNC) method is adopted to ensure optimization stability and feasible trade-offs between the two objectives. The proposed approach is validated on the IEEE 33-bus microgrid system, and its results are compared with traditional heuristic algorithms such as PSO. Simulation results show that the proposed method effectively reduces total operating cost while significantly improving harmonic and voltage compensation performance. This study provides a practical reference for coordinated power quality management in microgrids.

Keywords: microgrid; harmonic distortion; voltage deviation; shunt active power filter; power quality management (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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