A Comprehensive Review on Voltage Stability in Wind-Integrated Power Systems

Farhan Hameed Malik, Muhammad Waleed Khan, Tauheed Ur Rahman, Muhammad Ehtisham, Muhammad Faheem, Zunaib Maqsood Haider () and Matti Lehtonen ()
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Farhan Hameed Malik: Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, Abu Dhabi 13232, United Arab Emirates
Muhammad Waleed Khan: Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Tauheed Ur Rahman: Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Muhammad Ehtisham: Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Muhammad Faheem: Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan
Zunaib Maqsood Haider: Department of Electrical Engineering, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
Matti Lehtonen: Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Aalto University, 2150 Espoo, Finland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-36

Abstract: The fast growth of the world’s energy demand in the modernized world has stirred many countries around the globe to focus on power generation by abundantly available renewable energy resources. Among them, wind energy has attained significant attention owing to its environment-friendly nature along with other fabulous advantages. However, wind-integrated power systems experience numerous voltage instability complexities due to the sporadic nature of wind. This paper comprehensively reviews the problems of voltage instability in wind-integrated power systems, its causes, consequences, improvement techniques, and implication of grid codes to keep the operation of the network secure. Thorough understanding of the underlying issues related to voltage instability is necessary for the development of effective mitigation techniques in order to facilitate wind integration into power systems. Therefore, this review delves into the origin and consequences of voltage instability, emphasizing its adverse impacts on the performance and reliability of power systems. Moreover, it sheds light on the challenges of integrating wind energy with existing grids. This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the essential features required for critical analysis through a detailed examination of Voltage Stability Indices (VSIs). To address voltage stability issues in wind-integrated power systems, this review examines diverse techniques proposed by researchers, encompassing the tools utilized for assessment and mitigation. Therefore, in the field of power system operation and renewable energy integration, this manuscript serves as a valuable resource for researchers by comprehensively addressing the complexities and challenges associated with voltage instability in wind-integrated power systems.

Keywords: voltage stability; wind farm integration; wind penetration level; low voltage ride-through (LVRT); high voltage ride-through (HVRT); FACTS; voltage stability limit; voltage stability indices; weakest bus; weak grid (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: 2024
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