TY - JOUR ID - 155308 TI - A Brief Overview of Microgrid Performance Improvements Using Distributed FACTS Devices JO - Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment JA - JREE LA - en SN - 2423-5547 AU - Shahgholian, Ghazanfar AD - Department of Electrical Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. Y1 - 2023 PY - 2023 VL - 10 IS - 1 SP - 43 EP - 58 KW - microgrid KW - Distributed Flexible Ac Transmission System KW - performance KW - Connection Mode DO - 10.30501/jree.2022.321435.1305 N2 - Distributed flexible ac transmission system (D-FACTS) is a light-weight version of FACTS, which it is easily allocated and costs less than flexible ac transmission system (FACTS) devices. They have potential benefits to improve the system stability and improvement in power quality in microgrid (MG). The integration of distributed energy sources, loads, electrical energy storage devices, and electronic power devices, as well as the operation of microgrids in connected or island-connected modes has expanded their use. It is a small main grid that can generate electricity when disconnected from the main network. In addition, microgrids reduce the high investment costs required to upgrade the network. The application of DFACTS devices for improving the microgrid operation has been investigated by some researches. This paper provides a review of impact and role of various DFACTS devices in the function of microgrids, which has been reported in recent years in various pieces of the literature. DFACTS devices with their properties are described. Finally, a useful reference and framework for the study is provided for future expansion of DFACTS devices so as to improve the performance of the microgrid. UR - https://www.jree.ir/article_155308.html L1 - https://www.jree.ir/article_155308_7a11a8334eea1545c5285443a7e319eb.pdf ER -