Real-Time Energy Management of a Microgrid Using MPC-DDQN-Controlled V2H and H2V Operations with Renewable Energy Integration

This paper presents the design and implementation of an Intelligent Home Energy Management System in a smart home. The system is based on an economically decentralized hybrid concept that includes photovoltaic technology, a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, and a hydrogen refueling station, which together provide a reliable, secure, and clean power supply for smart homes. The proposed design enables power transfer between Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Home-to-Vehicle (H2V) systems, allowing electric vehicles to function as mobile energy storage devices at the grid level, facilitating a more adaptable and autonomous network. Our approach employs Double Deep Q-networks for adaptive control and forecasting. A Multi-Agent System coordinates actions between home appliances, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and hydrogen power devices to ensure effective and cost-saving energy distribution for users of the smart grid. The design validation is carried out through MATLAB/Simulink-based simulations using meteorological data from Tunis. Ultimately, the V2H/H2V system enhances the utilization, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of residential energy systems compared with other management systems and conventional networks.