RT conference output T1 Overview of Challenges of Microgrid Clusters A1 Sainz Sapera, Luis A1 Fernández Ramírez, Luis Miguel A1 Jurado Melguizo, Francisco A1 Horrillo Quintero, Pablo A2 Ingeniería Eléctrica K1 AC/DC hybrid microgrids K1 Microgrid clusters K1 Control and optimization strategies K1 Stability K1 Energy markets AB Environmental issues and increasing power demand are driving the development of microgrids (MGs), which can operate in AC, DC or mixed AC/DC technology. Although the development of MGs is mature, some issues still need to be solved, such as the limited power of renewable energy sources and the demand for smart MG technologies to manage energy storage systems and electric vehicle loads. The need to interconnect different MGs in a coordinated manner to form microgrid clusters (MGCs) to improve stability, enhance energy control and develop complementary services is also receiving increasing attention. This paper reviews the current challenges of the new paradigm of MGCs and addresses the computational tools required for their operation, optimal control of operation and planning, stability concerns and integration in energy markets. PB 2024 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) SN 9798350340266 SN 2643-2978 YR 2024 FD 2024 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33985 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33985 LA eng NO This work was partially supported by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Agencia Estatal de Investigación, FEDER, UE (Grants PID2021-123633OB-C31, -C32 and - C33 supported by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ FEDER, UE) DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz RD 10-may-2026