This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the microgrid (MG) concept, including its definitions, challenges, advantages, components, structures, communication systems, and control methods, focusing on low-bandwidth (LB), wireless (WL), and wired control approaches. It functions seamlessly, whether it is linked to, or works independently from, the main electrical grid, ensuring a consistent power supply. This work leverages the OpenFMB protocol translation and data model extensions to reduce the complexity in the microgrid communications.
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