کاوه ناموران

By increasing the penetration of renewable sources, the power systems in the future will be turned into microgrids that are connected to the upstream grid. Therefore, like the dispatching center in classic power systems, microgrids also need a control system that can make the microgrid control process intelligent and meet all operator needs at different levels. In order to effectively operate a microgrid, the microgrid controller must have a modular structure, both from a hardware and software point of view, so that it can adapt to different operation conditions of the microgrid. Considering the sensitivity of operating microgrids, its controller must be able to manage inevitable errors in the control process that cause heavy damage to microgrid players and guide the microgrid to safe conditions. PLC, which is mostly used in industrial processes, and its capabilities have been proven in the industrial field, can receive a wide range of data, and its processor can control all types of loops in control processes, including microgrid control. This paper discusses the PLC processor as the mastermind of the microgrid control process, and its hardware and software capabilities for microgrid control are evaluated.