Energies, Vol. 18, Pages 4417: A Review of Software and Hardware Tools for Microgrid Protection Testbeds

Energies, Vol. 18, Pages 4417: A Review of Software and Hardware Tools for Microgrid Protection Testbeds

Energies doi: 10.3390/en18164417

Authors:
Majid Arabahmadi
Saeed Sanati
Innocent Kamwa
Himanshu Grover

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the various software and hardware tools used in microgrid protection studies, including experimental setup requirements. While these tools have broad applications in power system research, this review specifically focuses on their utilization in microgrid protection, encompassing aspects, such as design, testing, simulation, analysis, and evaluation. The paper covers a wide range of tools, including protection simulation software and hardware components. Each category of tools is meticulously analyzed for its unique contribution to microgrid protection, highlighting their capabilities in different scenarios ranging from simulation features to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) capabilities. This review aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for professionals and researchers in microgrid protection, providing insights into the selection and application of design and research tools based on their case studies.