Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning

The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions are driving a significant shift in the global energy sector. This transformation necessitates advanced energy management strategies in microgrids to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently. Traditional m...

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Main Authors: Parisa Mohammadi, Razieh Darshi, Saeed Shamaghdari, Pierluigi Siano
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description The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions are driving a significant shift in the global energy sector. This transformation necessitates advanced energy management strategies in microgrids to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently. Traditional methods, including classical, metaheuristic, model predictive, stochastic, and robust control techniques, have been extensively studied. However, these approaches often struggle with slow performance and high computational demands, making them less effective for real-time applications due to the need for frequent re-optimization. In contrast, reinforcement learning, a branch of machine learning, excels by continuously learning and optimizing through real-time interactions This approach offers greater flexibility and adaptability in complex and dynamic environments. This paper provides a comparative review of various control strategies for microgrid energy management, examining their strengths and limitations. We place a particular focus on reinforcement learning algorithms and their application in microgrids. This paper conducts a detailed analysis of studies on reinforcement learning-based energy management systems, evaluating their potential to enhance energy efficiency, optimize usage, and contribute to the sustainability of modern energy infrastructures. This review aims to enhance understanding in this field and offer insights for future research on smart energy management systems.
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spelling doaj-art-715677d8e28f4c50b775a8bbd31452ce2025-08-20T02:05:29ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362024-01-011217136817139510.1109/ACCESS.2024.349503210749831Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement LearningParisa Mohammadi0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6896-2468Razieh Darshi1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0737-6276Saeed Shamaghdari2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2014-3098Pierluigi Siano3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0975-0241Electrical Engineering Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, IranElectrical Engineering Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, IranElectrical Engineering Department, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, IranDepartment of Management and Innovation Systems, University of Salerno, Fisciano, ItalyThe depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions are driving a significant shift in the global energy sector. This transformation necessitates advanced energy management strategies in microgrids to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently. Traditional methods, including classical, metaheuristic, model predictive, stochastic, and robust control techniques, have been extensively studied. However, these approaches often struggle with slow performance and high computational demands, making them less effective for real-time applications due to the need for frequent re-optimization. In contrast, reinforcement learning, a branch of machine learning, excels by continuously learning and optimizing through real-time interactions This approach offers greater flexibility and adaptability in complex and dynamic environments. This paper provides a comparative review of various control strategies for microgrid energy management, examining their strengths and limitations. We place a particular focus on reinforcement learning algorithms and their application in microgrids. This paper conducts a detailed analysis of studies on reinforcement learning-based energy management systems, evaluating their potential to enhance energy efficiency, optimize usage, and contribute to the sustainability of modern energy infrastructures. This review aims to enhance understanding in this field and offer insights for future research on smart energy management systems.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10749831/Demand responseenergy managementmicrogridsreinforcement learning
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Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
IEEE Access
Demand response
energy management
microgrids
reinforcement learning
title Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
title_full Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
title_fullStr Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
title_short Comparative Analysis of Control Strategies for Microgrid Energy Management with a Focus on Reinforcement Learning
title_sort comparative analysis of control strategies for microgrid energy management with a focus on reinforcement learning
topic Demand response
energy management
microgrids
reinforcement learning
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