Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm-Enabled DER Disturbance Analysis of Networked Microgrids

The Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) is applied to Networked Microgrids (NMs) in this paper to search for the maximum power exchange section, which is playing an essential role in operating NMs. Mathematically, obtaining the maximum power section is to solve a Max-Cut problem over the modeling graph of NMs. Considering the integration and fluctuations of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), the maximum power section will change frequently. To efficiently get the section, QAOA provides a powerful solution by leveraging quantum resources. The performance of QAOA highly depends on the critical parameters of quantum circuits. We find the designed parameters for QAOA are still effective under wide range change of output power of energy resources. Tests on a typical NMs system verify the effectiveness of the QAOA method in efficiently searching for the maximum power sections of NMs.