Maximizing PV hosting capacity of distribution feeder microgrid

J. Lee, Jean-Philippe Bérard, G. Razeghi and S. Samuelsen

Applied Energy, 2020, vol. 261, issue C, No S0306261919320872

Abstract: To meet energy and environmental goals and challenging reliability and resiliency targets, the electric grid is transitioning from solely central generation to the inclusion of distributed energy resources (DERs). With a high penetration of DERs on primary circuits (feeders), utility substation communication, automation, and control must adopt to this new paradigm. In principle, utility substations can transition to and operate the feeder circuits in an islanded mode, effectively as Distribution Feeder Microgrids. This creates the need for research to address the challenges associated with integrating and managing significant deployment of DERs on circuits served by distribution substations. In response, this study addresses substation control to manage circuits emanating from utility substations as a microgrid. To this end, a model for substation automatic control using a Generic Microgrid Controller compliant with the IEEE 2030.7 standard was developed, and the role and impact of substation control to improve energy management, increase renewable penetration, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions were evaluated.

Keywords: Distributed energy resources; Distribution management; Controller; GHG reduction; Substation automation; Feeder microgrid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114400

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