Frequency stability enhancement of a two-area interconnected power system under error-based active disturbance rejection control

In the context of grid-connected renewable energy sources and deep peak shaving of thermal power units, the grid structure and characteristics are variable. In this regard, the application of error-based active disturbance rejection control (EADRC) in a two-area interconnected power system is considered with the aim of enhancing the frequency stability of the system. The stability of the proposed strategy is demonstrated and the effects of load variations and renewable energy output fluctuations on frequency are analyzed by modeling the two-area power system. Meanwhile, a comparison of control strategies of different orders is carried out. Simulation results show that the use of EADRC technique under NSGA-II rectification significantly improves the frequency response, both in terms of error and output smoothness. The effectiveness of the proposed strategy is verified in the IEEE 39-Bus system. The proper controller order selection and disturbance rejection core idea are beneficial to enhance the overall frequency stability of the power system.