Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection, a new release in the Advances in Sustainable Microgrid Technologies series, offers a comprehensive exploration of modern microgrid technologies, focusing on the integration of alternating and direct current systems. This book serves as a practical guide for foundational principles and advanced applications, addressing the complexities of design, operation, and management. By examining energy generation methods such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, the text prepares readers for real-world challenges. Detailed case studies, hands-on objectives, and worked problems foster practical learning, making this resource invaluable for students, researchers, and industry engineers invested in sustainable energy solutions.

The book not only covers power management and quality control, but also delves into risk assessment and resilience strategies for microgrids. It highlights advanced modeling techniques, fault detection, and protection using both physical and artificial intelligence methods. Guidance is provided for grid protection in normal and abnormal conditions, emphasizing the need to maintain reliable energy systems amid climate change. Clear formatting, including objectives and case studies, enhances comprehension and application.