The Performance Comparison of Converters using Adaptive Load Frequency Control Integrating Renewable Energy Sources

Adaptive Load Frequency Control (ALFC) is a critical component in modern power systems to maintain stable grid frequency and voltage under dynamic conditions. Resonant converters and three-port converters have emerged as promising solutions for ALFC. In this analysis, a comparison of the performances of different converters such as the isolated and non-isolated boost converter, flyback converter, modified forward converter, resonant converters and three-port converter topologies in ALFC based on recent research papers are given. The analysis showed that the three-port integrating converter topology is the most effective topology for ALFC, providing good output voltage and frequency regulation, reduced switching losses, and enhanced power quality. Moreover, three-port converters offered the additional benefit of integrating renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems, with the power grid.