Microgrid is a network that usually includes small generators, storages and local loads.
Environmental issues, fossil fuels finitude and economic benefits are three important
reasons that cause increasing attention to renewable resources and local generation. In
recent years, development of renewable resources in electrical networks has been
increased more than ever. Energy management in small scale networks such as microgrids
has many advantages such as reducing the power losses and simplifying the control
process. Hence, various aspects of microgrid management including components,
network structures, operation modes, storage systems, types of load, modeling the
problem, solving procedures and many more should be investigated in the microgrid
management point of view. In order to achieve a perfect analysis, a complete study of
recent researches is required. In this regard, a comprehensive study considering various
aspects and latest investigations has been presented. In addition, to show the strength and
weakness of studies and determine future works more clearly, the statistic comparison
between different subjects is proposed for each section, if possible. This review enables
researchers to study conveniently the latest developments in microgrid management and
select their intended studies