Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems
Solar generation has increased rapidly worldwide in recent years and it is projected to continue to grow exponentially. A problem exists in that the increase in solar energy generation will increase the probability of grid disturbances. This study focuses on analyzing the grid disturbances caused by...
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| author | Esteban A. Soto Lisa B. Bosman Ebisa Wollega Walter D. Leon-Salas |
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| description | Solar generation has increased rapidly worldwide in recent years and it is projected to continue to grow exponentially. A problem exists in that the increase in solar energy generation will increase the probability of grid disturbances. This study focuses on analyzing the grid disturbances caused by the massive integration to the transmission line of utility-scale solar energy loaded to the balancing authority high-voltage transmission lines in four regions of the United States electrical system: (1) California, (2) Southwest, (3) New England, and (4) New York. Statistical analysis of equality of means was carried out to detect changes in the energy balance and peak power. Results show that when comparing the difference between hourly net generation and demand, energy imbalance occurs in the regions with the highest solar generation: California and Southwest. No significant difference was found in any of the four regions in relation to the energy peaks. The results imply that regions with greater utility-level solar energy adoption must conduct greater energy exchanges with other regions to reduce potential disturbances to the grid. It is essential to bear in mind that as the installed solar generation capacity increases, the potential energy imbalances created in the grid increase. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-266c9023705b4f28a0ae928bad5832f22023-11-23T16:32:21ZengMDPI AGEng2673-41172022-04-013223625310.3390/eng3020018Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power SystemsEsteban A. Soto0Lisa B. Bosman1Ebisa Wollega2Walter D. Leon-Salas3Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USAPurdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Engineering, Colorado State University–Pueblo, Pueblo, CO 81001, USAPurdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USASolar generation has increased rapidly worldwide in recent years and it is projected to continue to grow exponentially. A problem exists in that the increase in solar energy generation will increase the probability of grid disturbances. This study focuses on analyzing the grid disturbances caused by the massive integration to the transmission line of utility-scale solar energy loaded to the balancing authority high-voltage transmission lines in four regions of the United States electrical system: (1) California, (2) Southwest, (3) New England, and (4) New York. Statistical analysis of equality of means was carried out to detect changes in the energy balance and peak power. Results show that when comparing the difference between hourly net generation and demand, energy imbalance occurs in the regions with the highest solar generation: California and Southwest. No significant difference was found in any of the four regions in relation to the energy peaks. The results imply that regions with greater utility-level solar energy adoption must conduct greater energy exchanges with other regions to reduce potential disturbances to the grid. It is essential to bear in mind that as the installed solar generation capacity increases, the potential energy imbalances created in the grid increase.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/3/2/18photovoltaic systemsgrid disturbancesenergy marketrenewable energy systems |
| spellingShingle | Esteban A. Soto Lisa B. Bosman Ebisa Wollega Walter D. Leon-Salas Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems Eng photovoltaic systems grid disturbances energy market renewable energy systems |
| title | Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems |
| title_full | Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems |
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| title_short | Analysis of Grid Disturbances Caused by Massive Integration of Utility Level Solar Power Systems |
| title_sort | analysis of grid disturbances caused by massive integration of utility level solar power systems |
| topic | photovoltaic systems grid disturbances energy market renewable energy systems |
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