DC Microgrid implementation based on Powerline Communication (PLC)

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a DC microgrid implementation based on PowerLine Communication (PLC). This DC microgrid is connected to the AC grid; each node is equipped with a smart converter that can communicate with others. We deploy powerline communication to control and ensure safety in the system. We perform data transmission between grid nodes to analyze the performance of the system. We test our system in short-circuit and overvoltage conditions to validate the safety and reliability of the system.