Network benefits of embedded solar systems: A case study from western Sydney

K. Mitchell, M. Nagrial and J. Rizk

Renewable Energy, 2009, vol. 34, issue 12, 2592-2596

Abstract: This paper presents a simulation study based on actual load, sunshine and wind data. A distribution feeder simulation model was constructed using this data to determine what potential benefit embedded wind, solar and storage elements could give to the distribution network. The results were compared to earlier studies. It was discovered that over the past 5–10 years, the hot weather peak load has extended from 3 pm to 6 pm and that a more northwesterly orientation of solar panels is of assistance. It was also found that wind is of little assistance in hot weather peaks, in contrast to data for the NSW central tablelands region; however solar contributes at least 50% of its nominal peak capacity. As hot weather peaks are now extending into the early evening, it was found that storage would be of great benefit and would enhance the use of renewable energy sources. As part of the feeder model, the optimal method of Var control from the embedded sources was also studied.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Embedded generation; Solar energy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.06.006

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