Reactive power grid adequacy studies for distribution grids with high distributed generation

Reactive power grid adequacy studies for distribution grids with high distributed generation
Author: Markus Kraiczy
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3737608857

Nowadays distributed energy resources (DER) can provide certain reactive power flexibility for voltage support in alternating current power systems. Besides local voltage support at the distribution level, the DER can also provide reactive power flexibility at the transmission-distribution (T-D) interface, which can improve the reactive power grid adequacy of the distribution level. The term reactive power grid adequacy describes the compliance level of a distribution grid with a predefined reactive power range at the T-D interface. However, a challenge in grid planning procedures is the consideration of the usually intermittent reactive power flexibility potential by the DER. This study aims to develop practicable grid planning procedures for advanced reactive power management at the T-D interface by making use of controllable reactive power sources at the distribution level, like DER and distributed reactive power compensators. The study is performed for a real German distribution grid section with very high-distributed generation.

Handbook of Distributed Generation

Handbook of Distributed Generation
Author: Ramesh Bansal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319513435

This book features extensive coverage of all Distributed Energy Generation technologies, highlighting the technical, environmental and economic aspects of distributed resource integration, such as line loss reduction, protection, control, storage, power electronics, reliability improvement, and voltage profile optimization. It explains how electric power system planners, developers, operators, designers, regulators and policy makers can derive many benefits with increased penetration of distributed generation units into smart distribution networks. It further demonstrates how to best realize these benefits via skillful integration of distributed energy sources, based upon an understanding of the characteristics of loads and network configuration.

Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Power Systems

Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Power Systems
Author: Toshihisa Funabashi
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128032138

Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Power Systems: Implementation, Operation and Control covers the operation of power transmission and distribution systems and their growing difficulty as the share of renewable energy sources in the world’s energy mix grows and the proliferation trend of small scale power generation becomes a reality. The book gives students at the graduate level, as well as researchers and power engineering professionals, an understanding of the key issues necessary for the development of such strategies. It explores the most relevant topics, with a special focus on transmission and distribution areas. Subjects such as voltage control, AC and DC microgrids, and power electronics are explored in detail for all sources, while not neglecting the specific challenges posed by the most used variable renewable energy sources. Presents the most relevant aspects of the integration of distributed energy into power systems, with special focus on the challenges for transmission and distribution Explores the state-of the-art in applications of the most current technology, giving readers a clear roadmap Deals with the technical and economic features of distributed energy resources and discusses their business models

Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System

Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System
Author: Math H. J. Bollen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2011-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470643374

The integration of new sources of energy like wind power, solar-power, small-scale generation, or combined heat and power in the power grid is something that impacts a lot of stakeholders: network companies (both distribution and transmission), the owners and operators of the DG units, other end-users of the power grid (including normal consumers like you and me) and not in the least policy makers and regulators. There is a lot of misunderstanding about the impact of DG on the power grid, with one side (including mainly some but certainly not all, network companies) claiming that the lights will go out soon, whereas the other side (including some DG operators and large parks of the general public) claiming that there is nothing to worry about and that it's all a conspiracy of the large production companies that want to protect their own interests and keep the electricity price high. The authors are of the strong opinion that this is NOT the way one should approach such an important subject as the integration of new, more environmentally friendly, sources of energy in the power grid. With this book the authors aim to bring some clarity to the debate allowing all stakeholders together to move to a solution. This book will introduce systematic and transparent methods for quantifying the impact of DG on the power grid.

Voltage Stability Analysis with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration

Voltage Stability Analysis with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration
Author: Rashid Al-Abri
Publisher:
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN:

Interest in Distributed Generation (DG) in power system networks has been growing rapidly. This increase can be explained by factors such as environmental concerns, the restructuring of electricity businesses, and the development of technologies for small-scale power generation. DG units are typically connected so as to work in parallel with the utility grid; however, with the increased penetration level of these units and the advancements in unit's control techniques, there is a great possibility for these units to be operated in an autonomous mode known as a microgrid. Integrating DG units into distribution systems can have an impact on different practices such as voltage profile, power flow, power quality, stability, reliability, and protection. The impact of the DG units on stability problem can be further classified into three issues: voltage stability, angle stability, and frequency stability. As both angle and frequency stability are not often seen in distribution systems, voltage stability is considered to be the most significant in such systems. In fact, the distribution system in its typical design doesn't suffer from any stability problems, given that all its active and reactive supplies are guaranteed through the substation. However, the following facts alter this situation: - With the development of economy, load demands in distribution networks are sharply increasing. Hence, the distribution networks are operating more close to the voltage instability boundaries. - The integration of distributed generation in distribution system introduces possibility of encountering some active/reactive power mismatches resulting in some stability concerns at the distribution level. Motivated by these facts, the target of this thesis is to investigate, analyze and enhance the voltage stability of distribution systems with high penetration of distributed generation. This study is important for the utilities because it can be applied with Connection Impact Assessment (CIA). The study can be added as a complement assessment to study the impacts of the installation of DG units on voltage stability.

Integration of Renewable Generation and Elastic Loads into Distribution Grids

Integration of Renewable Generation and Elastic Loads into Distribution Grids
Author: Omid Ardakanian
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2016-06-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319399845

This brief examines the challenges of integrating distributed energy resources and high-power elastic loads into low-voltage distribution grids, as well as the potential for pervasive measurement. It explores the control needed to address these challenges and achieve various system-level and user-level objectives. A mathematical framework is presented for the joint control of active end-nodes at scale, and extensive numerical simulations demonstrate that proper control of active end-nodes can significantly enhance reliable and economical operation of the power grid.

Resilient Operation of Distribution Grids with Distributed-Hierarchical Architecture

Resilient Operation of Distribution Grids with Distributed-Hierarchical Architecture
Author: Elisabeth Drayer
Publisher: kassel university press GmbH
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 3737605920

This thesis is about the design and the implementation of a resilient grid operation for the distribution grid. This research question is induced by the advancing of three trends: Decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation. These three trends transform the hitherto passive distribution grid into an active system that contains an active operation. The term “resilience” describes capabilities of the system to absorb, to adapt, and to recover from faults and disturbances. This concept is realised on the one hand with the choice of the operation architecture, on the other hand for the choice of possible methods and functions. This thesis develops a distributed-hierarchical operation architecture. For this architecture several methods have been developed that optimally benefit from the operation architecture and that allow the fully automated operation of the distribution grid. For that purpose a heuristic optimisation has been developed to solve problems like voltage profile violations and congestions. Another important method, especially with regard to resilience, is the self-healing capability to resupply clients after permanent faults.

Optimization of Unbalanced Distribution Grid Operations Using Distributed Energy Resources

Optimization of Unbalanced Distribution Grid Operations Using Distributed Energy Resources
Author: Kshitij I. Girigoudar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre:
ISBN:

Among the various major components of the electric power system, distribution grids have not received a lot of attention from the research community. Today's distribution grids are experiencing a significant transformation due to an increasing amount of smart electric loads and distributed energy resources (DERs), such as electric vehicles, rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage. Growing penetration of DERs increase the power injection variability in distribution grids, leading to power quality issues such as voltage unbalance and voltage variations. The intermittent nature of these DERs and load forecasting errors can also increase uncertainty in distribution grids. Furthermore, DERs are managed by different entities such as distribution utility or third-party aggregators whose objectives are conflicting with each other. This makes it challenging to precisely control DER behavior to optimize grid operations. This work introduces an optimization-based approach to improve power quality in unbalanced distribution grids and effectively exploit the flexibility offered by DERs. DERs such as solar PV systems with power electronic inverters can be employed as a cost-effective solution to provide reactive power support and minimize voltage violations and unbalance. We first develop a three-phase optimal power flow (OPF) formulation to identify DER control actions that improve power quality. A major challenge to efficiently solving the three-phase OPF is computation time. To reduce computational complexity, three linear power flow models which are well suited to analyze voltage unbalance are utilized as part of a successive approximation approach to provide good quality solutions that are AC feasible. The OPF formulation is then extended to examine the impact of uncertainty on distribution grid operations by leveraging a chance-constrained optimization approach. By using this method, we identify a set of DER control actions that can be utilized across a range of highly uncertain scenarios. Finally, the challenges of harnessing the flexibility offered by DERs, which are controlled by different entities in the grid, is addressed. A bilevel optimization approach is proposed to determine the collective DER and load flexibility in the network. Our case studies demonstrate that the resulting aggregate power flexibility range can help reduce burdens on transmission system resources while maintaining acceptable power quality in distribution grids.

Smart Power Distribution Systems

Smart Power Distribution Systems
Author: Qiang Yang
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2018-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128123257

Smart Power Distribution Systems: Control, Communication, and Optimization explains how diverse technologies work to build and maintain smart grids around the globe. Yang, Yang and Li present the most recent advances in the control, communication and optimization of smart grids and provide unique insight into power system control, sensing and communication, and optimization technologies. The book covers control challenges for renewable energy and smart grids, communication in smart power systems, and optimization challenges in smart power system operations. Each area discussed focuses on the scientific innovations relating to the approaches, methods and algorithmic solutions presented. Readers will develop sound knowledge and gain insights into the integration of renewable energy generation in smart power distribution systems. Presents the latest technological advances in electric power distribution networks, with a particular focus on methodologies, approaches and algorithms Provides insights into the most recent research and developments from expert contributors from across the world Presents a clear and methodical structure that guides the reader through discussion and analysis, providing unique insights and sound knowledge along the way

Intelligent Network Integration of Distributed Renewable Generation

Intelligent Network Integration of Distributed Renewable Generation
Author: Nadarajah Mithulananthan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2016-12-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319492713

This book introduces several simple analytical approaches to aid the seamless integration of renewable distributed generation. It focuses on the idea of intelligent integration, which involves locating and developing suitable operational characteristics of renewable distributed generation. After reviewing the options available, the best location should be chosen, an appropriately sized operation should be installed and the most suitable operational characteristics should be adopted. Presenting these simple analytical approaches, their step-by-step implementation and a number of cases studies using test distribution systems, the book clearly demonstrates the technical, economic and environmental benefits of intelligent integration.