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Local Feedback and Event-Triggered Control for Detecting and Mitigating False Data Injection Attacks in Islanded DC Microgrids
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  • Vahid Tahani,
  • Mohamad Hadad Zarif,
  • Hossein Gholizade Narm,
  • Mohaddeseh Amerian
Vahid Tahani
Shahrood University of Technology

Corresponding Author:vahid00tahani@gmail.com

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Mohamad Hadad Zarif
Shahrood University of Technology
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Hossein Gholizade Narm
Shahrood University of Technology
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Mohaddeseh Amerian
Shahrood University of Technology
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Abstract

This study introduces a novel strategy for mitigating False Data Injection (FDI) attacks within islanded DC microgrids, primarily focusing on enhancing the security of data transmission between buses. This method utilizes secondary control variables, local feedbacks, and event-triggered control to detect, identify, stabilize voltage during FDI attacks, and ultimately eliminate the attacks. The combination of these methods results in the establishment of a resilient control. Secondary control variables, through defining a variable as a detection index (DI) and impact of FDI attacks on per-unit current and estimated average voltage parameters, detect potential attacks. Subsequently, internal feedbacks ensure stability under attack conditions by increasing the gains of the local feedbacks. Moreover, the proposed event-triggered control identifies the magnitude and location of the attack by comparing two events before and after an attack. Finally, the identified attack is mitigated by removing it from the communication link. Furthermore, after mitigating the attack, the local feedbacks cause the system to return to its pre-attack state, restoring voltage regulation and current sharing to their previous levels. Simulations and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach in stabilizing the system and mitigating various FDI attack scenarios, showcasing its potential for securing DC microgrids.
06 Jul 2024Submitted to IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
10 Jul 2024Submission Checks Completed
10 Jul 2024Assigned to Editor
26 Aug 2025Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
02 Sep 2025Reviewer(s) Assigned
18 Jan 2026Editorial Decision: Revise Major
09 Feb 20261st Revision Received
14 Feb 2026Submission Checks Completed
14 Feb 2026Assigned to Editor
14 Feb 2026Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Feb 2026Reviewer(s) Assigned
23 Apr 2026Editorial Decision: Revise Minor