Network power flow analysis for a high penetration of distributed generation

Murray Thomson; David G. Infield

doi:10.1109/TPWRS.2007.901290

Network power flow analysis for a high penetration of distributed generation

Murray Thomson, David G. Infield

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Abstract

Increasing numbers of very small generators are being connected to electricity distribution systems around the world. Examples include photovoltaics (PV) and gas-fired domestic-scale combined heat and power (micro-CHP) systems, with electrical outputs in the region of 1 to 2 kW. These generators are normally installed within consumers' premises and connected to the domestic electricity supply network (230 V single-phase in Europe, 120 V in North America). There is a growing need to understand and quantify the technical impact that high penetrations of such generators may have on the operation of distribution systems. This paper presents an approach to analyzing this impact together with results indicating that considerable penetrations of micro-generation can be accommodated in a typical distribution system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1157-1162
Number of pages	6
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
Volume	22
Issue number	3
Early online date	30 Jul 2007
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2007.901290
Publication status	Published - 31 Aug 2007

Keywords

distributed generation
distribution networks
micro-CHP
micro-generation
photovoltaics
PV
cogeneration

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