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@article{203583,
        author = {TETALI OMKAR REDDI and Kandula Chanakya and Pentakota Harsha Vardhan and Gowripattapu Ganesh and Gudivada Sai Teja and Maddila Bharath and Dr. R.S.R. Krishnam Naidu},
        title = {A Comprehensive Review of Microgrid Systems: Architecture, Control Strategies, Methodological Advances, and Emerging Applications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11355-11360},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203583},
        abstract = {Microgrids have emerged as a pivotal technological paradigm in the transition toward decentralized, resilient, and sustainable energy systems. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of microgrid architectures, control methodologies, optimization frameworks, and real-world applications, synthesizing over a decade of academic and industrial research. The paper critically examines the evolution of microgrid control hierarchies, ranging from conventional droop and master-slave strategies to advanced model predictive control and artificial intelligence-driven adaptive frameworks. Methodological advancements in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and multi-objective optimization are systematically evaluated to highlight their contributions to stability, economic viability, and operational flexibility. Despite significant progress, persistent research gaps remain in areas such as standardized interoperability protocols, real-time cybersecurity resilience, scalable transactive energy markets, and seamless integration with high-penetration inverter-based resources. The review further explores diverse application domains, including remote electrification, urban smart infrastructure, industrial energy management, and disaster-resilient power networks. By consolidating contemporary findings and identifying critical future directions, this paper serves as a foundational reference for researchers, policymakers, and system designers aiming to accelerate the deployment of next-generation microgrid technologies.},
        keywords = {Microgrid systems, decentralized control, energy management, renewable integration, transactive energy, grid resilience},
        month = {May},
        }