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CONTENTS
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.1 Introduction
2 Historical background
3 Distribution generation technology
4 Power quality
5 Benefits and Issues
6 Impact of Distributed generation in Power losses
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ABSTRACT
The traditional energy structure of our country is single and theenvironmental pollution is serious. To a certain extent, it impeded the sustainable economic and
social development of any country. With the energy problems increasing seriousness, distributed
generation growing is growing a wide range of applications for the merits of small investment,
environmental protection, clean, reliable power supply and flexible generation manner, and so
on. However, a large number of distributed power poured into the grid change the grids
structure increase the randomness of system running, and impede the power system seriously.
Now a days the energy problems increasing seriousness,
distributed generation is growing a wide range of applications for the merits of small investment,
environmental protection, clean, reliable power supply and flexible generation manner, and so
on. However, a large number of distributed power poured into the grid change the grids
structure increase the randomness of system running, and impede the power system seriously.
There have been increased focus in the recent years on the
concept of smoothing intermittent output of distributed generation (DG) using energy storage.
DGs can be defined as the concept of connecting generating units of small sizes, between several
kW to a few MW.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Definition:
Distributed generation is an electric power source connected
directly to the distribution network or on the customer side of the meter.
Most of the electricity produced today is generated in large
generating stations, which is then transmitted at high voltage to the load centers and transmitted
to consumers at reduced voltage through local distribution systems in contrast with large
generating stations, Distributed generation produce power on a customers site or at a local
distribution network. DG technologies include
>Engines
>Small hydro and gas turbines
>Fuel cells
>Photo voltaic systems etc
This thesis provides an overview of the impact that distributed
generation (DG) might have on the operation of power system. Issues like impact of DG on
losses, voltage control, power quality, short circuit power, and system protection are discussed.
Based on the discussion, it can he concluded that the impact of DG depends on the penetration
level of DG in the distribution network as well as on the DG technology. Furthermore, critical
issues, For example the impact of DG on the protection system, can he solved by using the right
technology and detailed studies beforehand. Also, new operation approaches, using IT
technologies, might help to integrate DG into the distribution network operation.
DG combines two or more power sources into one integrated system based on
renewable energy resources such as natural gas, wind, sun or Hydrogen, locating decentralized
power plants closed to power users. Thus, the DG systems are more efficient than traditional
power generation techniques .In design of distributed generation, all p. If DG is properly sized,
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sited, and selected in terms of technology, it can clearly provide benefits to control, operation
and stability of the power system. It should however be noted that distribution networks have
traditionally a rather inflexible design (e.g., a unidirectional power flow), which in principle can
cause integration problems with higher DG penetration levels or different technologies.
Nonetheless, those issues can usually be solved by modifying the distribution network, including
the control and/or operation approach, or by other technical means. Power sources units must be
connected into parallel.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CENTRALISED AND DECENTRALISED
POWER SYSTEMS
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Transmission and Distribution losses for Countries(in percentage)
India 33
Nigeria 38
Nicaragua 30
Pakistan 26
Cameroon 26
Russia 12
UK 8
China 7
US 6
Japan 4
Germany 4
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CHAPTER 2
Historical Background
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The importance of the impact that DG might have on the operation, stability, and
control of the power system has already been recognized in the late 1970s. One of
the most interesting publications on this subject was presented at the conference
Research needs for the effective integration of new technologies into the Electric
Utility held by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 1982 and was entitled
Impacts of new technology and generation and storage processes on power system
stability and operability . Over the last two decades the number of publications
discussing various areas of the interaction between DG and the utility has been
gradually increasing. Historically, until the 1990s the main focus of the research
was placed upon the impact that renewable power sources had on network
operation. However, also distributed generation in general was investigated. In the
late 1990s, this theme gained more interest in academia and industry, which
resulted in a large number of publications. Recently, also the results of two
extensive simulation case studies have been reported:
(i) Simulation of interaction between wind farm and power system, by theRusso National Laboratory, Denmark , and
(ii) DG Power Quality, Protection and reliability Case Studies Report, by GECorporate Research and Development.
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CHAPTER 3
Distribution Generation
Technology
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DISTRIBUTED GENERATION TECHNOLOGY
Technologies for distributed generation:
TECHNOLOGY Typical available size module
1.Combined Cycle Gas 35-400MW
2.Internal combustion engines 5KW-10MW
3.Combustion turbine 1-250MW
4.Micro turbines 35KW-1MW
5.Small hydro 1-100MW
6.Micro hydro 25KW-1MW
7.Wind turbine 200W-3MW
8.Photo voltaic Arrays 20W-100KW
9.Solar thermal, Central receiver 1-10MW
10.Solar Thermal, Lutz system 10-80MW
11.Biomass Gasification 100KW-20MW
12.Fuel cells, Phos acid 200KW-2MW
13.Fuel cells, Molten Carbonate 250KW-2MW
14.Fuel cells, Proton exchange 1-250KW
15.Fuel cells, Solid Oxide 250KW-5MW
16.Geothermal 5-100MW
17Ocean Energy 0.1-1MW
18.Stirling Engine 2-10KW
19.Battery storage 0.5-5MW
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Table provides a brief overview of the most commonly used distributed
generation technologies and their typical module size. The technologies 5-11, 16 and 17 can be
considered renewable DG. The other technologies could also be called renewable DG if they are
operated with bio-fuels. Also fuel cells could be considered renewable DG if the hydrogen is
produced using renewable energy sources, e.g. wind power.
Similarly to the centralized generation, the following three generation technologies are normally
used for distributed generation: synchronous generator, asynchronous generator, and power
electronic converter interface. These DG technologies will now be briefly discussed.
Synchronous Generator:
The advantageous ability of the synchronous generator the primary generator technology for
centralized generation to produce both active and reactive power also provides benefits for
distributed generation applications. Synchronous generators are typically utilized by the
following DG applications if the generation capacity exceeds a few MW: biomass, geothermal,
diesel/gas engines driven generators, solar thermal generation, solar parabolic systems, solar
power towers, solar dish engines, gas turbines, and combined cycle gas turbines.
Asynchronous Generator:
In contrast to synchronous generators, asynchronous (induction) generators are only used for
distributed generation, but not for centralized generation. An asynchronous generator is basically
an induction machine which is connected to a prime-mover. When the generator is connected to
the power network, the mechanical power is converted into electrical power by the action of the
prime mover that drives the machine above synchronous speed. Hence, the asynchronousgenerator is not capable of operating independent from a relatively strong grid. Asynchronous
generators are used for many distributed generation technologies as long as the generation
capacity does not exceed a few MW due to its competitive price compared to synchronous
generators. Squirrel cage asynchronous generator used to be very common in the wind energy
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industry; however, this type of induction generator is now being gradually superseded by
asynchronous generators equipped with a converter, i.e., double-fed induction generators.
Power Electronic Converter:
Power converters normally use high power electronics to provide the desired power output. For
example, it is quite common that wind turbines use double-fed, variable speed induction
generators with an IGBT converter in the rotor circuit. Power electronic converters are also used
in photovoltaic systems, fuel cells, micro turbines, Sterling engine as well as battery storage, and
magnetic storage system.
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CHAPTER 4
Power Quality
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POWER QUALITY
From the CIRED (CIRED is the International Conference of Electricity Distributors). Some of
the European countries raise power quality as an issue in the current electricity marketevolutions. Depending on the aspect chosen, distributed generation can either contribute to or
deteriorate power quality. Here, we focus on some potential problems.
System Frequency
Imbalances between demand and supply of electricity cause the system
frequency to deviate from the rated value of 50 Hz. These deviations should be kept within very
narrow margins, as the well functioning of many industrial and household applications depends
on it. In economic terms, system frequency can be considered as a public good. As a
consequence, the transmission grid operator is appointed to take care of the system frequency as
well as of other services with a public good character that need to be provided.
The installation and connection of distributed generation units is also
likely to affect the system frequency. These units will free ride on the efforts of the transmission
grid operator or the regulatory body to maintain system frequency. The latter will probably have
to increase their efforts and this could have an impact on the efficiency of the plants and on their
emissions. Therefore, the connection of an increasing number of distributed generation units
should be carefully evaluated and planned upfront.
Voltage level
According to Ackermann et al. (2001), the impact of distributedgeneration connected to the distribution grid on the local voltage level can be significant. A same
reaction was noted through the CIRED (1999) questionnaire, where, next to the general impact
on power quality, a rise in the voltage level in radial distribution systems was mentioned as one
of the main technical connection issues of distributed generation. The IEA (2002) also mentions
voltage control as an issue when distributed generation is connected to the distribution grid. This
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does not need to be a problem when the grid operator faces difficulties with low voltages, as in
that case the distributed generation unit can contribute to the voltage support. But in other
situations it can result in additional problems.
Connection issues
Change in power flow
Power can flow bidirectional within a certain voltage level, but it
usually flows unidirectional from higher to lower voltage levels, i.e. from the transmission to the
distribution grid. An increased share of distributed generation units may induce power flows
from the low-voltage into the medium-voltage grid. Thus, different protection schemes at both
voltage levels may be required.
Protection
Distributed generation flows can reduce the effectiveness of protection equipment. Customers
wanting to operate in islanding mode during an outage must take into account important
technical (for instance the capability to provide their own ancillary services) and safety
considerations, such that no power is supplied to the grid during the time of the outage. Once the
distribution grid is back into operation, the distributed generation unit must be resynchronized
with the grid voltage.Reactive power
Small and medium sized distributed generation units mostly use asynchronous generators that are
not capable of providing reactive power. Several options are available to solve this problem. On
the other hand, DG units with a power electronic interface are sometimes capable to deliver a
certain amount of reactive power.
Power Conditioning
Some distributed generation technologies (PV, fuel cells) produce direct current. Thus, these
units must be connected to the grid via a DC-AC interface, which may contribute to higher
harmonics. Special technologies are also required for systems producing a variable frequency
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AC voltage. Such power electronic interfaces have the disadvantage that they have virtually no
inertia, which can be regarded as a small energy buffer capable to match fast changes in the
power balance. Similar problems arise with variable wind speed machines.
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CHAPTER5
Benefits and Issues
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BENEFITS AND ISSUES
Voltage level at grid connection
Although some authors allow distributed generation to be connected to thetransmission grid, most authors see distributed generation as being connected to the distribution
network, either on the distribution or on the consumers side of the meter. In all cases, the idea is
accepted that distributed generation should be located closely to the load. The problem is that a
distinction between distribution and transmission grid, based on voltage levels, is not always
useful, because of the existing overlap of these voltage levels for lines in the transmission and
distribution grid. Moreover, the legal voltage level that distinguishes distribution from
transmission can differ from region to region. Therefore, it is best not to use the voltage level as
an element of the definition of distributed generation. It would be more appropriate to use the
concepts distribution network (usually radial) and transmission network (usually mashed) and
to refer to the legal definition of these networks as they are used in the country under
consideration.
Generation capacity (MW)
One of the most obvious criteria would be the generation capacity of the units installed.However, the short survey of definitions illustrated that there is no agreement on maximum
generation capacity levels and the conclusion is that generation capacity is not a relevant
criterion. The major argument is that the maximum distributed generation capacity that can be
connected to the distribution grid is a function of the capacity of the distribution grid itself.
Because this latter capacity can differ widely, it is not possible to include it as an element of the
definition of distributed generation. However, this does not imply that the capacity of the
connected generation units is not important.
Services supplied
Generation units should by definition at least supply active power in order to be
considered as distributed generation. The supply of reactive power and/or other ancillary services
is possible and may represent an added value, but is not necessary.
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Generation technology
In some cases, it can be helpful to clarify the general definition of distributed
generation by summing up the generation technologies that are taken into account. It would
however be difficult to use this approach to come to a definition because the availability of
(scalable) technologies and of capacities, especially in the field of renewable, differs between
countries. Also conventional systems such as gas turbines are available over wide ranges (a few
kW to 500 MW).
Sometimes, it is claimed that distributed generation technologies should be
renewable. However, it should be clear from section 1 that many small-scale generation
technologies exist not using renewable as a primary source. On the other hand, not all plants
using green technologies are supplying distributed generation. This would, for example, depend
on the plant size or on the grid to which the installation is connected (transmission or
distribution). Should a large offshore wind farm of 100 MW be considered as distributed
generation? And what about a large hydro power plant located in the mountains?
Operation mode
Ackermann et al. (2001) do not consider the operation mode (being scheduled, subject
to pool pricing, dispatchable) as a key element in the general definition of distributedgeneration. This is a correct view, but at the same time it must be recognized that many of the
problems related to distributed generation, essentially have to do with the fact that these
generation units are beyond control of grid operators. So, it can be meaningful to use (elements
of) the operation mode as a criterion to narrow the definition.
Power delivery area
In some cases, distributed generation is described as power that is generated and consumed
within the same distribution network. As correctly stated by Ackermann, Andersons et al.
(2001), it would be difficult to use this as a criterion, even for a narrowed definition, because it
requires complex power flow analyses.
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Ownership
Ackermann et al. (2001) do not consider ownership as a relevant element for the definition of
distributed generation. Thus, customers, IPPs and traditional generators can own distributed
generation units.
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CHAPTER6Impact of Distributed
Generation in power losses
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THE IMPACT OF DG IN POWER LOSSES
In this section we present the results of the study of the impact of DG
connection on the power losses in the distribution network. We evaluated the power losses overone year for different scenarios. The aim will be to know whether DG increases or decreases
power losses, depending on the configuration of the network and on the technology used by
generators and the level of penetration of DG.
The power losses depend on factors such as demand, DG production and the network operation.
Therefore, to study the power losses, it is not enough to study
the network in extreme conditions, as it has been done in the previous section.
We use profiles for power demand and power generation with a resolution of half an hour, and
duration of one year. The DG generation profile is of wind type. These profiles have been
obtained from. With these data we have analyzed the effect on power losses caused by variation
in the demand and generation profiles.
We have defined two different scenarios to assess the impact of different network configurations
in the power losses. The first scenario is the one presented in previous section without control
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strategies. In the second one, we have included the control strategies previously explained. We
have simulated the connection of different inductive wind DG units. Next we present the results
obtained using different configuration cases for the DG unit, in the first scenario. The cases are
as follow: case 1: No DG unit installed;
case 2: One DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 0.575 MW
operating at a PF of 0.8;
case 3: One DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 1 MW, with
active power output limited to 0.575 MW operating at a PF of 0.8;
case 4: One DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 0.35 MW
operating at a unity PF;
case 5: One DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 1 MW, with
active power output limited to 0.35 MW and operating with
unity PF.
The case 1 presents losses close to 6%. For Case 2, losses increase slightly to
6.48% because the flows during the year are higher. These results are influenced by the fact that
bank capacitors are active for a smaller number of iterations. Case 3 presents losses of 8.58%.
This value is due to a high consumption of reactive power by the DG unit when the generation of
active power is high. For the cases 4 and 5, losses are reduced significantly thanks to the activepower production of the DG unit, eliminating the need to import this power. Connection of a DG
unit has a very positive effect in reducing the number of iterations in which there are violations
of lower voltage limits. This is due to the power saving which results from not needing to import
power from the head feeder in power networks with low X/R ratio.
For the second scenario, the cases are the following:
case 6: no DG unit installed;
case 7: one DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 0.39 MW
operating at a PF of 0.8;
case 8: one DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 1 MW, with
active power output limited to 0.39 MW operating at a PF of 0.8;
case 9: one DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 0.246 MW
operating at a unity PF;
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case 10: one DG unit installed, with a maximum capacity of 1 MW, with
active power output limited to 0.246 MW and operating with
unity PF.
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Worldwide installed capacity (GW)
Region Thermal Hydro Nuclear Others Total
North America 642 176 109 18 945
Central & South America 64 112 2 3 181
Western Europe 353 142 128 10 633
Eastern Europe 298 80 48 0 426
Middle East 94 4 0 0 98
Africa 73 20 2 0 95
Asia 651 160 69 4 884
Total 2,175 694 358 35 3,262
Percentage 66.6 21.3 11.0 1.1 100
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ADVANTAGES:
1) Useful addition for a large power grid2) Can make up the deficiency of large power grids stability3) Need not build power transformer and distributed station4) High efficiency and environmental protection.5) Can achieve load power demand in remote areas.
CHALLENGES IN TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
1) Penetration levels2) Location sizing3) Optimizing the location of DG4) Islanding scenario5) Line losses reduction
CATEGORIZATION:
One can further categorize distributed generation technologies
as renewable and nonrenewable. Renewable technologies include:
Solar, photovoltaic or thermal
Wind
Geothermal
Ocean.
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Nonrenewable technologies include:
Internal combustion engine, ice
combined cycle
Combustion turbineMicroturbines
Fuel cell.
Distributed generation should not to be confused with renewable generation. Distributed
generation technologies may be renewable or not
It can be understood that the impact of DG on operational aspects of the
distribution network depends on the penetration of DG well as on the DG technology.
Furthermore, critical issues, for example the impact of DG on the protection system, can be
solved by using the right technology and detailed studies beforehand. Also, new operational
approaches for distribution network, using IT technologies, might help to integrate DG better
into distribution network.
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CONCLUSION
It is economically nonsensical to pursue two strategies at thesame time, for both a centralized and a decentralized energy supply system, since both strategies
would involve enormous investment requirements. I am convinced that the investment in
renewable energies is the economically more promising project. When we make additional
investments in the electricity grid, we should no longer be spending money on the 20th century
grid system, but should instead focus on the 21st century paradigm of distributed generation. The
centralized model no longer fits the inherently decentralized nature of renewable energy supply.
The grid must change
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