GOALI: Distributed Control, Optimization and State Estimation of Networked Microgrids with Enhanced Stability

网络微电网是一个由各种分布式能源单元组成的复杂系统，本项目重点研究基于分析和增强网络微电网稳定特性的新技术的先进控制技术开发。丹佛大学已经组建了一个优秀的团队，与我们的行业合作伙伴ENCORP和国家可再生能源实验室（NREL）合作开展GOALI项目。本课题的主要创新点是：研究微电网的分布式、最优控制策略和稳定性特性；探索新的控制技术，提高微电网的稳定性；并与我们的行业合作伙伴一起寻求技术验证和商业化。该项目的独特之处在于，所提出的控制方法可以优化发电资源，并以分布式的方式增强稳定性。该项目的另一个独特之处在于将计算机模拟与所提出方法的实时实现/物理测试相结合。这项研究的结果可以应用于塑造电网未来的技术和示范。网络化微电网的发展以及所提出的控制、优化和分析方法不仅将促进分布式可再生能源的普及，而且还将提高低压或中压配电网的可靠运行。本研究提供了纯学术机构无法提供的独特研究环境。研究生和本科生，包括那些来自弱势群体的学生，将从我们提出的研究和发展工作的教育成果中受益匪浅。该项目的主要研究人员和高级人员将开展一系列全面的活动，以促进微电网和智能电网技术的研究整合教育和推广。我们的技术成功渗透到能源市场，将产生重大的社会和商业影响，并有助于我们的能源基础设施转型，使其具有弹性。我们的微电网控制技术将提高我们电力和能源基础设施的安全性、效率和可持续性。

This project is focused on advanced control technology development based on new techniques for analysis and enhancement of stability characteristics of networked microgrids, which is a complex system integrated with various distributed energy resource (DER) units. University of Denver has assembled an excellent team for the collaborative GOALI project with our industry partners ENCORP and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The major novelties of the project are: to research the distributed, optimal control strategies and the stability characteristics of microgrids; to explore new control technologies to enhance stability of microgrids; and to pursue technology validation and commercialization with our industry partners. This project is unique because the proposed control methods can optimize generation resources with enhanced stability in a distributed manner. Another unique aspect of this project is the combination of computer simulation and real-time implementation/physical testing for the proposed methods.Findings from this research can be applied to technologies and demonstrations that shape the future of the electricity grid. The development of networked microgrids along with the proposed control, optimization and analysis methodologies will not only facilitate the increased penetration of distributed renewable energy resources but also enhance the reliable operation of low- or medium- voltage distribution networks.The proposed research offers a unique research setting unobtainable from pure academic institution. Graduate students and undergraduate students including those from underrepresented groups will benefit greatly from the educational outcome of our proposed research and development work. The principal investigators and senior personnel of this project will pursue a holistic range of activities to promote microgrid and smart grid technologies for research-integrated education and outreach.Successful penetration of our technology into the energy market will have major societal and commercial impact and contribute in transforming our energy infrastructure to become resilient. Our microgrid control technology will improve security, efficiency, and sustainability of our power and energy infrastructure.