This paper addresses the distributed load frequency control (LFC) problem for multi-area interconnected power systems (MAIPSs) with thermal and wind power generations, considering both inter-area and intra-area transmission delays and random packet losses induced by communication networks. Firstly, a heterogeneous framework of MAIPSs is constructed, where a networked distributed model predictive control (DMPC) scheme is proposed to compensate for transmission delays and random packet losses. Based on this framework, we then developed a distributed closed-loop LFC system model for heterogeneous MAIPS. Subsequently, a Luenberger observer is constructed to estimate the system state of the local area, and a networked feedback controller is designed to ensure stability with a certain \(H\infty \) performance level for the networked MAIPSs. Moreover, stability conditions and controller design criteria are provided by using the Lyapunov-Krasovskii stability theory. Finally, the control performance of the proposed method is verified through an example of a two-area interconnected power system.