Frequency Regulation using Sparse Learned Controllers in Power Grids with Variable Inertia due to Renewable Energy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez ◽  
Rodrigo Henriquez-Auba ◽  
Duncan S. Callaway ◽  
Claire J. Tomlin
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Frequency Regulation

Frequency and inertia response effects, capabilities, and possibilities in renewable energy sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jishu Mary Gomez ◽  
Prabhakar Karthikeyan Shanmugam
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power System ◽  
Frequency Control ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Load Shedding ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Control Schemes ◽  
Inertia Response

Background & Objectives: The global power system is in a state of continuous evolution, incorporating more and more renewable energy systems. The converter-based systems are void of inherent inertia control behavior and are unable to curb minor frequency deviations. The traditional power system, on the other hand, is made up majorly of synchronous generators that have their inertia and governor response for frequency control. For improved inertial and primary frequency response, the existing frequency control methods need to be modified and an additional power reserve is to be maintained mandatorily for this purpose. Energy self-sufficient renewable distributed generator systems can be made possible through optimum active power control techniques. Also, when major global blackouts were analyzed for causes, solutions, and precautions, load shedding techniques were found to be a useful tool to prevent frequency collapse due to power imbalances. The pre-existing load shedding techniques were designed for traditional power systems and were tuned to eliminate low inertia generators as the first step to system stability restoration. To incorporate emerging energy possibilities, the changes in the mixed power system must be addressed and new frequency control capabilities of these systems must be researched. Discussion: In this paper, the power reserve control schemes that enable frequency regulation in the widely incorporated solar photovoltaic and wind turbine generating systems are discussed. Techniques for Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) that can be effectively implemented in renewable energy enabled micro-grid environment for frequency regulation are also briefly discussed. The paper intends to study frequency control schemes and technologies that promote the development of self- sustaining micro-grids. Conclusion: The area of renewable energy research is fast emerging with immense scope for future developments. The comprehensive literature study confirms the possibilities of frequency and inertia response enhancement through optimum energy conservation and control of distributed energy systems.

scholarly journals Optimization of Stochastic Lossy Transport Networks and Applications to Power Grids

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Zocca ◽  
Bert Zwart
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Transport Network ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Performance Gain ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Transport Networks ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Stochastic Load

Motivated by developments in renewable energy and smart grids, we formulate a stylized mathematical model of a transport network with stochastic load fluctuations. Using an affine control rule, we explore the trade-off between the number of controllable resources in a lossy transport network and the performance gain they yield in terms of expected power losses. Our results are explicit and reveal the interaction between the level of flexibility, the intrinsic load uncertainty, and the network structure.

scholarly journals Challenges in Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems via Inverter: A Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Sourabh Kedar ◽  
Mr. Santosh Singh Negi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Grid Integration ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
The Past ◽  
Network Coordination ◽  
The Individual

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have mainly been used in the past decade. Inverter-powered photovoltaic grid topologies are widely used to meet electricity demand and to integrate forms of renewable energy into power grids. Meeting the growing demand for electricity is a major challenge today. This paper provides a detailed overview of the topological trend of inverters with connection to the photovoltaic grid, as well as the advantages, disadvantages and main characteristics of the individual inverters. For proper integration into a network, coordination between the supporting devices used for reactive power compensation and their optimal reactive power capacity for grid current stability is important.

scholarly journals Design of Combined Stationary and Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Hayajneh ◽  
Xuewei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Battery Capacity ◽  
Battery Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy

To minimize the curtailment of renewable generation and incentivize grid-scale energy storage deployment, a concept of combining stationary and mobile applications of battery energy storage systems built within renewable energy farms is proposed. A simulation-based optimization model is developed to obtain the optimal design parameters such as battery capacity and power ratings by solving a multi-objective optimization problem that aims to maximize the economic profitability, the energy provided for transportation electrification, the demand peak shaving, and the renewable energy utilized. Two applications considered for the stationary energy storage systems are the end-consumer arbitrage and frequency regulation, while the mobile application envisions a scenario of a grid-independent battery-powered electric vehicle charging station network. The charging stations receive supplies from the energy storage system that absorbs renewable energy, contributing to a sustained DC demand that helps with revenues. Representative results are presented for two operation modes and different sets of weights assigned to the objectives. Substantial improvement in the profitability of combined applications over single stationary applications is shown. Pareto frontier of a reduced dimensional problem is obtained to show the trade-off between design objectives. This work could pave the road for future implementations of the new form of energy storage systems.<br>

The impact of battery energy storage for renewable energy power grids in Australia

Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 647-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Keck ◽  
Manfred Lenzen ◽  
Anthony Vassallo ◽  
Mengyu Li
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Battery Energy ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Novel Control Architecture for Hybrid Power Plants to Provide Coordinated Frequency Reserves

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Vázquez Pombo ◽  
Florin Iov ◽  
Daniel-Ioan Stroe
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Frequency Control ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Hybrid Plant ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Control Architecture ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Hybrid Power ◽  
Two Stages

The inertia reduction suffered by worldwide power grids, along with the upcoming necessity of providing frequency regulation with renewable sources, motivates the present work. This paper focuses on developing a control architecture aimed to perform frequency regulation with renewable hybrid power plants comprised of a wind farm, solar photovoltaic, and a battery storage system. The proposed control architecture considers the latest regulations and recommendations published by ENTSO-E when implementing the first two stages of frequency control, namely the fast frequency response and the frequency containment reserve. Additionally, special attention is paid to the coordination among sub-plants inside the hybrid plant and also between different plants in the grid. The system’s performance is tested after the sudden disconnection of a large generation unit (N-1 contingency rules). Thus, the outcome of this study is a control strategy that enables a hybrid power plant to provide frequency support in a system with reduced inertia, a large share of renewable energy, and power electronics-interfaced generation. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the model has been developed in discrete time, using relevant sampling times according to industrial practice.

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