Enhancing power system stability in wind-integrated networks through coordinated fuzzy logic control of PSS and POD for sustainable energy futures

In the face of challenges posed by increasing wind power integration, penetrations, SG replacement with Wind Farm (WF), and significant disturbances and their impact on small signal and transient stability. This paper presents a novel solution employing coordinated control of Power System Stabilisers (PSS) and Power Oscillation Dampers (POD). The stochastic nature of wind power and nonlinear wind speed behaviour creates complexities and is exacerbated by severe disturbances. Traditional PSS and POD designs struggle with these non-linearities. An intelligent coordinated control strategy based on a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) is proposed to address this issue. The FLC synchronises and coordinates PSS and POD, enhancing stability by dampening Low-Frequency Oscillations (LFOs) and mitigating undamped fluctuations even under extreme conditions. Sensitivity analysis identifies key LFOs affecting stability, enabling optimal control gain selection. RT-LAB experimental platform on the IEEE-9 bus system validates the approach, showcasing superior performance compared to individual methods. The results underscore the robustness and reliability of FLC coordination, ensuring enhanced system stability in practical applications. © 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.