Sliding Mode Control Strategy for DC Microgrid Powered by Wind Energy, Diesel Generator and Energy Storage System with Pulsating Loads

This paper examines the use of sliding mode control (SMC) to enhance the operation of a DC Microgrid that includes wind energy, a diesel generator, and battery backup. The integration of renewable sources like wind introduces instability due to their intermittent nature. To address this, the Microgrid incorporates a diesel generator and battery backup to improve reliability and resilience during periods of low renewable energy. SMC is proposed as an effective control strategy for managing these challenges, offering benefits such as disturbance rejection and quick response. Through detailed simulations, the study demonstrates that SMC significantly improves the stability and performance of the Microgrid under various conditions. This approach highlights the potential of SMC to create more efficient and sustainable energy management systems in Microgrids with diverse energy sources.