Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Hybrid Energy Storage System Integrating Supercapacitors and Batteries with Hybrid Synchronous Control Strategy

This paper proposes a hybrid synchronization control modular multilevel converter-based hybrid energy storage system (HSC-MMC-HESS) that innovatively integrates battery units within MMC submodules (SMs) while connecting a supercapacitor (SC) to the DC bus. The configuration synergistically combines the high energy density of batteries with the high power density of SCs through distinct energy/power pathways. The operational principles and control architecture are systematically analyzed, incorporating a hybrid synchronization control (HSC) strategy to deliver system inertia, primary frequency regulation, fault-tolerant mode transition capabilities, and isolation control. A hierarchical control framework implements power distribution through filtering mechanisms and state-of-charge (SOC) balancing control for battery management. Hardware-in-the-loop experimental validation confirms the topology’s effectiveness in providing inertial support, enabling flexible operational mode switching and optimizing hybrid energy storage utilization. The demonstrated capabilities indicate strong application potential for medium-voltage distribution networks requiring dynamic grid support.