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Space Microgrids for Future Manned Lunar Bases: A Review

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Diptish Saha (Aalborg University), Najmeh Bazmohammadi (Aalborg University), Jose Maurilio Raya-Armenta (Aalborg University), Angelina D. Bintoudi (Aalborg University), Abderezak Lashab (Aalborg University), Juan C. Vasquez (Aalborg University), Josep M. Guerrero (Aalborg University)

RAI18.cifr/2021.saha.lunar-microgrid-sizing

IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy· 2021· doi:10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3116674

This paper presents a comprehensive review of space microgrids for future manned lunar bases. It covers power generation technologies including solar photovoltaic arrays, nuclear power (RTG and fission), and fuel cells. Energy storage options including batteries and regenerative fuel cells are discussed. The paper reviews microgrid architectures (DC, AC, and hybrid), power management and control strategies, and reliability considerations specific to the lunar environment. Key challenges such as the 14-day lunar night, radiation, thermal extremes, and dust contamination are addressed.

lunar microgridspace power systemssolar photovoltaicnuclear powerenergy storagepower management

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Lunar base power system designers lack a unified reference covering generation, storage, and control trade-offs.
No prior review synthesized microgrid control strategies under lunar-specific environmental stressors.
Engineers sizing hybrid power architectures had no consolidated reliability framework for loss-of-load assessment on the Moon.

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Consolidates solar PV, RTG, fission, fuel cell, and battery technologies into a single lunar microgrid review.

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