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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 456-462 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution |
| Volume | 153 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2006 |
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- distribution networks
- energy generation
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Methodology for determination of economic connection capacity for renewable generator connections to distribution networks optimised by active power flow management. / Currie, R.A.F.; Ault, G.W.; McDonald, J.R.
In: IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 153, No. 4, 07.2006, p. 456-462.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Methodology for determination of economic connection capacity for renewable generator connections to distribution networks optimised by active power flow management
AU - Currie, R.A.F.
AU - Ault, G.W.
AU - McDonald, J.R.
PY - 2006/7
Y1 - 2006/7
N2 - Increased penetration of renewable energy in line with current national targets will necessitate the implementation of new operational management arrangements for the control of distribution networks. The traditional distribution network and accompanying operational philosophy is incapable of accommodating large amounts of distributed renewable energy generation. These existing distribution networks were designed to operate passively and deliver unidirectional power flows to dispersed customers. Changing the mode of operation to 'active network management' will allow increased connection of distributed generation, while also avoiding the need for expensive reinforcement of circuits and providing adequate network security for the distribution network operator. A method for actively managing power flows associated with the connection of multiple renewable generators to the distribution network is introduced. The accompanying benefits in terms of exploitable distribution network capacity are demonstrated through the determination of an economic 'cutoff' point for new connections, thus maximising the utilisation of the existing distribution network capacity.
AB - Increased penetration of renewable energy in line with current national targets will necessitate the implementation of new operational management arrangements for the control of distribution networks. The traditional distribution network and accompanying operational philosophy is incapable of accommodating large amounts of distributed renewable energy generation. These existing distribution networks were designed to operate passively and deliver unidirectional power flows to dispersed customers. Changing the mode of operation to 'active network management' will allow increased connection of distributed generation, while also avoiding the need for expensive reinforcement of circuits and providing adequate network security for the distribution network operator. A method for actively managing power flows associated with the connection of multiple renewable generators to the distribution network is introduced. The accompanying benefits in terms of exploitable distribution network capacity are demonstrated through the determination of an economic 'cutoff' point for new connections, thus maximising the utilisation of the existing distribution network capacity.
KW - renewable energy
KW - distribution networks
KW - energy generation
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UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/ip-gtd:20050173
U2 - 10.1049/ip-gtd:20050173
DO - 10.1049/ip-gtd:20050173
M3 - Article
VL - 153
SP - 456
EP - 462
JO - IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution
JF - IEE Proceedings Generation Transmission and Distribution
SN - 1350-2360
IS - 4
ER -