Adaptive Frequency Control of an Isolated Microgrids Implementing Different Recent Optimization Techniques

In recent years, significant improvements have been made in the load frequency control (LFC) of interconnected microgrid (MG) systems, driven by the growing demand for enhanced power supply quality. However, challenges such as low inertia, parameter uncertainties, and dynamic complexity persist, posing significant hurdles for controller design in MGs. Addressing these challenges is crucial as any mismatch between demand load and power generation inevitably leads to frequency deviation and tie-line power interchange within the MG. This work introduces sophisticated optimization techniques (grey wolf optimization (GWO), whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and balloon effect (BE)) for LFC, focusing on the optimal online tuning of integral controller gain (Ki) for controlled loads. The WOA regulates the frequency of the system so variable loads can be accommodated and 6 MW of PV is added to the MG. A PV and a diesel generator-powered isolated single area MGs with electrical random loads are managed by the adaptive controller by regulating the frequency and power of the PV. Online tuning of integral controllers is possible using the WOA. A comparison is carried out between the WOA+BE and three other optimizers, namely the GWO, GWO+BE method, and the WOA. This paper shows the effect of add BE identifier to standard WOA and GWO. MATLAB simulation results prove that the BE identifier offers a significant advantage to the investigated optimizers in the issue of adaptive frequency stability even when disturbances and uncertainties are concurrent.