Power Production Losses Study by Frequency Regulation in Weak-Grid-Connected Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Plants

Jesús Muñoz-Cruzado-Alba, Christian A. Rojas, Samir Kouro and Eduardo Galván Díez
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Jesús Muñoz-Cruzado-Alba: Research & Development Department, GPTech, 26 Av. de Camas, Bollullos de la Mitacion 41110, Spain
Christian A. Rojas: Department of Electronic Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, 1680 Av. de España, Valparaiso 2390123, Chile
Samir Kouro: Department of Electronic Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, 1680 Av. de España, Valparaiso 2390123, Chile
Eduardo Galván Díez: Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Seville, S/N Av. de los Descubrimientos, Seville 41092, Spain

Energies, 2016, vol. 9, issue 5, 1-21

Abstract: Nowadays, an increasing penetration of utility-scale photovoltaic plants (USPVPs) leads to a change in dynamic and operational characteristics of the power distribution system. USPVPs must help to maintain the system stability and reliability while implementing minimum technical requirements (MTRs) imposed by the utility grid. One of the most significant requirements is about frequency regulation (FR). Overall production of USPVPs is reduced significantly by applying FR curves, especially in weak grids with high rate of frequency faults. The introduction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) reduces losses and improves the grid system reliability. Experimental frequency and irradiance data of several weak grids have been used to analyse USPVPs losses related to FR requirements and benefits from the introduction of a BESS. Moreover, its economic viability is showen without the need for any economic incentives.

Keywords: distributed generators; battery energy storage system (BESS); frequency regulation (FR); utility-scale photovoltaic plants (USPVPs); weak grids (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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