Effects of Increasing Power Electronics on System Stability: Results from MIGRATE Questionnaire

V. N. Sewdien, M. van der Meijden, T. Breithaupt, L. Hofmann, D. Herwig, A. Mertens, B. W. Tuinema, J. L. Rueda Torres

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Abstract

Power systems throughout the world are experiencing increasing levels of power electronics interfaced generation in their generation portfolio. As these devices have a significantly different dynamic behavior than conventional synchronous generators, it is expected that this trend will pose power system stability related challenges. This paper presents the results of a questionnaire conducted within the MIGRATE project. The aim of this questionnaire, to which more than 20 European transmission system operators (TSOs) responded, was to identify and prioritize these challenges. The TSOs identified challenges related to rotor angle stability (two), frequency stability (three), voltage stability (five), and power electronics interactions and resonances (two). In a follow-up survey, the TSOs were asked to rank the challenges based on their severity, probability of occurrence, and time of manifestation. The decrease of inertia was ranked the highest among the 11 issues. Additionally, the TSOs gave insight into current practices with regards to system monitoring and analysis. Based on the ranking, mitigation measures are currently being designed in order to facilitate an even higher amount of power electronics interfaced renewable energy sources in the power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development (ICUE)
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-9
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)978-9-7482-5799-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-5386-4246-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event2018 International Conference on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, ICUE 2018 - Karon, Phuket, Thailand
Duration: 24 Oct 201826 Oct 2018

Conference

Conference2018 International Conference on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, ICUE 2018
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityKaron, Phuket
Period24/10/1826/10/18

Keywords

  • MIGRATE
  • Power Electronics
  • Power System Stability
  • RES

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