Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids
Abstract In today's power grid, a great number of inverter‐based distributed energy resources (DERs) are connected and are mainly designed to supply power without considering the voltage and frequency deviations of the grid. Therefore, distribution system operators (DSOs) are challenged with an...
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| author | Arjen Mentens Harold R. Chamorro Valéry Ann Jacobs David Topolánek Jiří Drápela Wilmar Martinez |
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| description | Abstract In today's power grid, a great number of inverter‐based distributed energy resources (DERs) are connected and are mainly designed to supply power without considering the voltage and frequency deviations of the grid. Therefore, distribution system operators (DSOs) are challenged with an increase in grid events because of the random implementation of DERs. Voltage levels can vary beyond predefined limits at the point of connection and are currently not evaluated by DSOs. Summarized here is the development of a simulation model for evaluating the impact of support functions integrated in inverter‐based DERs. The model aims to help grid operators simulate voltage and frequency events and study the impact of DERs to the grid with respect to different settings of integrated support functions. A model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink conforming to European standards and regulations. Grid dynamics can be evaluated by imitating voltage and frequency deviations. Support functions can be either adjusted according to the situation or turned off. Together with adjustable settings according to DSO request, this model offers flexibility and insight in the capabilities of DERs to solve voltage and frequency issues. Case studies show that the model corresponds to expected behaviour and can be used for further development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3cbab3a868d44567ac986d6dbf7d4ac02022-12-22T03:13:54ZengWileyIET Energy Systems Integration2516-84012021-12-013442643610.1049/esi2.12018Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power gridsArjen Mentens0Harold R. Chamorro1Valéry Ann Jacobs2David Topolánek3Jiří Drápela4Wilmar Martinez5Department of Engineering Technology (INDI) Vrije Universiteit Brussel Brussels BelgiumDepartment of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Diepenbeek BelgiumDepartment of Electronics and Informatics (ETEC) Department of Applied Physics and Photonics (TONA) Rectorate Vrije Universiteit Brussel Brussels BelgiumDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering (UEEN) Brno University of Technology Brno Czech RepublicDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering (UEEN) Brno University of Technology Brno Czech RepublicDepartment of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Diepenbeek BelgiumAbstract In today's power grid, a great number of inverter‐based distributed energy resources (DERs) are connected and are mainly designed to supply power without considering the voltage and frequency deviations of the grid. Therefore, distribution system operators (DSOs) are challenged with an increase in grid events because of the random implementation of DERs. Voltage levels can vary beyond predefined limits at the point of connection and are currently not evaluated by DSOs. Summarized here is the development of a simulation model for evaluating the impact of support functions integrated in inverter‐based DERs. The model aims to help grid operators simulate voltage and frequency events and study the impact of DERs to the grid with respect to different settings of integrated support functions. A model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink conforming to European standards and regulations. Grid dynamics can be evaluated by imitating voltage and frequency deviations. Support functions can be either adjusted according to the situation or turned off. Together with adjustable settings according to DSO request, this model offers flexibility and insight in the capabilities of DERs to solve voltage and frequency issues. Case studies show that the model corresponds to expected behaviour and can be used for further development.https://doi.org/10.1049/esi2.12018power gridsinvertorsdistributed power generation |
| spellingShingle | Arjen Mentens Harold R. Chamorro Valéry Ann Jacobs David Topolánek Jiří Drápela Wilmar Martinez Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids IET Energy Systems Integration power grids invertors distributed power generation |
| title | Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids |
| title_full | Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids |
| title_fullStr | Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids |
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| title_short | Impact of advanced inverter functions on low‐voltage power grids |
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| topic | power grids invertors distributed power generation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/esi2.12018 |
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