Evaluation and mitigation of power system oscillations arising from high solar penetration with low conventional generation

Anushree S. Pethe, Vijay Vittal, Gerald T. Heydt

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

An important operating aspect of all transmission systems is power system stability and satisfactory dynamic performance. A particularly problematic operating scenario occurs when conventional generation is operated at a low level but photovoltaic solar generation is at a high level. This paper addresses the impact of high solar penetration that results in potentially problematic low system damping operating conditions. An actual case study is reported in which real operating system data are used. Solutions to low damping cases are discussed and a solution based on the retuning of a conventional power system stabilizer is reported. The Larsen Swann method is used.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479959044
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 21 2014
Event2014 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2014 - Pullman, United States
Duration: Sep 7 2014Sep 9 2014

Publication series

Name2014 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2014

Other

Other2014 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPullman
Period9/7/149/9/14

Keywords

  • damping
  • overvoltage
  • photovoltaic generation
  • power system stability
  • power system stabilizer
  • solar generation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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