scholarly journals Multifunctional Voltage Source Inverter for Renewable Energy Integration and Power Quality Conditioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
NingYi Dai ◽  
Chi-Seng Lam ◽  
WenChen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Capacitive Coupling ◽  
Inductive Coupling ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Renewable Energy Integration

In order to utilize the energy from the renewable energy sources, power conversion system is necessary, in which the voltage source inverter (VSI) is usually the last stage for injecting power to the grid. It is an economical solution to add the function of power quality conditioning to the grid-connected VSI in the low-voltage distribution system. Two multifunctional VSIs are studied in this paper, that is, inductive-coupling VSI and capacitive-coupling VSI, which are named after the fundamental frequency impedance of their coupling branch. The operation voltages of the two VSIs are compared when they are used for renewable energy integration and power quality conditioning simultaneously. The operation voltage of the capacitive-coupling VSI can be set much lower than that of the inductive-coupling VSI when reactive power is for compensating inductive loads. Since a large portion of the loads in the distribution system are inductive, the capacitive-coupling VSI is further studied. The design and control method of the multifunctional capacitive-coupling VSI are proposed in this paper. Simulation and experimental results are provided to show its validity.

Analysing integration issues of the microgrid system with utility grid network

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-127
Author(s):  
Mulualem Tesfaye ◽  
Baseem Khan ◽  
Om Prakash Mahela ◽  
Hassan Haes Alhelou ◽  
Neeraj Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Modulation Scheme ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Utility Grid

Abstract Generation of renewable energy sources and their interfacing to the main system has turn out to be most fascinating challenge. Renewable energy generation requires stable and reliable incorporation of energy to the low or medium voltage networks. This paper presents the microgrid modeling as an alternative and feasible power supply for Institute of Technology, Hawassa University, Ethiopia. This microgrid consists of a 60 kW photo voltaic (PV) and a 20 kW wind turbine (WT) system; that is linked to the electrical distribution system of the campus by a 3-phase pulse width modulation scheme based voltage source inverters (VSI) and supplying power to the university buildings. The main challenge in this work is related to the interconnection of microgrid with utility grid, using 3-phase VSI controller. The PV and WT of the microgrid are controlled in active and reactive power (PQ) control mode during grid connected operation and in voltage/frequency (V/F) control mode, when the microgrid is switched to the stand-alone operation. To demonstrate the feasibility of proposed microgrid model, MATLAB/Simulink software has been employed. The performance of fully functioning microgrid is analyzed and simulated for a number of operating conditions. Simulation results supported the usefulness of developed microgrid in both mode of operation.

scholarly journals Large Scale Renewable Energy Integration: Issues and Solutions

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. V. Brahmendra Kumar ◽  
Ratnam Kamala Sarojini ◽  
K. Palanisamy ◽  
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban ◽  
Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Frequency Variation ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Renewable Energy Integration ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Additional Strain ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Stability Issues

In recent years, many applications have been developed for the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the grid in order to satisfy the demand requirement of a clean and reliable electricity generation. Increasing the number of RES creates uncertainty in load and power supply generation, which also presents an additional strain on the system. These uncertainties will affect the voltage and frequency variation, stability, protection, and safety issues at fault levels. RES present non-linear characteristics, which requires effective coordination control methods. This paper presents the stability issues and solutions associated with the integration of RES within the grid.

Modeling Renewable Energy Integration in the 2030 Portuguese Power System: The Role of Energy Storage

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Ramos ◽  
Rui Castro
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power System ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Renewable Energy Integration ◽  
Installed Capacity ◽  
Expected Increase

Abstract The main goal of this work is to study the role of energy storage in the context of the Portuguese power system by the year 2030. Portugal is one of the countries in the world with more installed energy storage capacity, namely pumped hydro storage (PHS). The simulations are performed with energyplan tool and allow us to predict the energy mix in Portugal by the year 2030; to forecast the utilization of the storage capacity, namely projections for the energy produced by PHS; to estimate CO2 emissions and percentage of renewable energy sources (RES) utilization; to assess the necessary storage capacity to avoid renewable curtailment; and to evaluate the future needs of installing further storage capacity, either with more PHS capacity or with the introduction of batteries. PHS revealed that it is important to avoid the curtailment of renewable energy, especially in a scenario of higher RES shares. It is shown that the increase in RES contribution would decrease the overall costs of the system, leading to thinking that further efforts should be made to increase the RES installed capacity and go beyond the official RES predictions for 2030. It is also concluded that the predicted storage capacity for 2030 can accommodate the expected increase in variable renewable generation without any further need for investments in PHS or battery solutions.

A New Control Algorithm for Three-Phase, Four-Wire Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) in Distributing Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 6731-6736
Author(s):  
Chandrakant L. Bhattar ◽  
Vilas N. Ghate
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Unified Power Quality Conditioner ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Quality Conditioner

This paper presents the new control algorithm for three-phase, four-wire distributing system using unified power quality conditioner (UPQC). The UPQC, a combination of series and shunt active filter (AF) with common dc link, is one of the best solution towards the compensation of voltage sag, swell problems and also compensate voltage flicker/imbalance, reactive power, negative sequence current and maintain zero voltage regulation (ZVR) at the point of common coupling (PCC) on distribution system. The series AF is seen by using a three-phase, three leg voltage source inverter (VSI) and the shunt AF is of a three-phase, four leg voltage source inverter (VSI). The proposed model of the UPQC is developed in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment and the simulation results prove the power quality improvement in the system.

Mitigation Measures for Power Quality Issues in Renewable Energy Integration and Impact of IoT in Grid Control

2021 ◽  
pp. 306-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Hepsiba ◽  
L.D. Vijay Anand ◽  
Regina Elwin J. Granty ◽  
J.B. Shajilin ◽  
D. Ruth Anita Shirley
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Renewable Energy Integration ◽  
Quality Issues
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