A Proposal for a Multi-Agent based Synchronization Method for Distributed Generators in Micro-Grid Systems

Abstract

A synchronization technique based on the Multi-Agent Systems approach, is proposed for a group of Distributed Generators belonging to a Micro-Grid. The Average Time Synchronization consensus algorithm is used. A detailed description of system’s hardware architecture is given and several simulations of the dynamic are performed. Since the synchronization take place on a dedicated layer, different from the power grid one, the proposed technique does not require voltage and current measurements. This gives scalable, flexible and resilient characteristics to the system by construction.

Keywords

• consensus algorithm
• distributed power generation
• electric grid
• multi-agent system
• power