- By:
- Kim, Namwon ; Starke, Michael R; Pereira Pinto, Joao Onofre
- Page Number:
- 1-8
- Book Title:
- 2025 IEEE Design Methodologies Conference (DMC)
- Publication Date:
- April 17, 2026
- Conference Name:
- 2025 IEEE Design Methodologies Conference (DMC)
- Conference Location:
- Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
- Conference Sponsor:
- IEEE, IEEE PELS
- View DOI Listing:
- https://doi.org/10.1109/DMC65958.2025.11475299
Abstract
The scalability of controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) simulation is critical for validating control coordination and energy management in microgrids with distributed energy resources, especially as these modern systems become more complex and decentralized. This paper presents a CHIL modeling methodology that combines modular building blocks with an automated design script to streamline the development of high-fidelity microgrid models. Standardized subsystem templates for resources, converters, and buses are integrated with a Python-based script that compiles structured JSON configuration files into simulation-ready initialization code. The proposed approach reduces development time, improves model consistency, and enhances simulation fidelity. The methodology is validated on a Typhoon HIL604 platform and is broadly applicable to real-time simulation of complex, networked microgrid systems. This framework establishes a foundation for automated, scalable CHIL validation and accelerates the design of next-generation distributed energy systems.
