Management Strategies for an EP Device in an Energy Packet Grid

The increasing use of renewable energy sources, which are predominantly based on power electronics, and the increasing demand for electricity due to the electrification of the transportation and heating sectors have brought new challenges to traditional power grids. In order to address these challenges, the so called Energy Packet Grid (EP Grid) proposes a novel operating scheme for the power grid that focuses on the control of the power electronic components of the grid and considers the limitations of the grid equipment and power lines. The present article specifically deals with the management of a single Energy Packet Device (EP device) as an active participant within this grid structure. It outlines the challenges associated with managing an EP device and presents three employable control strategies: Three-Step Switching Controller, Probabilistic Range Control, Packetized Energy Management. A simulation environment is created to evaluate the effectiveness of these control strategies. The results of the simulations compare the impact of the different strategies on the operation of EP devices. The primary contribution of this article is the proposal of management strategies for EP devices, highlighting the challenges involved and suggesting solutions to mitigate uncertainty in EP device management.