Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Approaches for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources into Smart Grids: Challenges & Actions [article]

Van Hoa Nguyen, Yvon Besanger, Quoc Tuan Tran, Tung Lam Nguyen, Cederic Boudinet, Ron Brandl, Frank Marten, Achilleas Markou, Panos Kotsampopoulos, Arjen A. van der Meer, Effren Guillo-Sansano, Georg Lauss, Thomas I. Strasser, Kai Heussen
2017 arXiv   pre-print
The integration of distributed renewable energy sources and the multi-domain behaviours inside the cyber-physical energy system (smart grids) draws up major challenges. Their validation and roll out requires careful assessment, in term of modelling, simulation and testing. The traditional approach focusing on a particular object, actual hardware or a detailed model, while drastically simplifying the remainder of the system under test, is no longer sufficient. Real-time simulation and
more » ... -the-Loop (HIL) techniques emerge as indispensable tools for validating the behaviour of renewable sources as well as their impact/interaction to with the cyber-physical energy system. This paper aims to provide an overview of the present status-quo of real-time and HIL approaches used for smart grids and their readiness for cyber-physical experiments. We investigate the current limitations of HIL techniques and point out necessary future developments. Subsequently, the paper highlights challenges that need specific attention as well as ongoing actions and further research directions.
arXiv:1710.02306v1 fatcat:aheb3bteljbsdips6dbv62axw4