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Consensus-Based Control in DC Microgrids

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This lecture discusses consensus-based control in DC microgrids, focusing on current sharing and voltage balancing. It covers the advantages of microgrids, primary and secondary control strategies, stability analysis, and the plug-and-play nature of control systems. The instructor presents a numerical example and explores the concept of voltage collapse in microgrids.

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