Management of Inverter-based Distributed Energy Resources for Providing Voltage Regulation Support in Islanded Operation of Low Voltage Networks

Mustafa Alparslan Zehir, Mustafa Bargiyanik, Aydogan Ozdemir, Antonio Barbosa, Filipe Joel Soares, Carlo Sandroni, Luigi Pellegrino, Riccardo Lazzari, Maurizio Verga, Unal Kucuk

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Abstract

Growing number of inverter-based distributed energy resources (DERs) and sensitive loads increase the need for coordinated power management activities in islanded operation of microgrids. Especially low voltage networks have low inertia and high R/X ratio, causing instability due to fluctuations in distributed generation (DG) and local voltage problems in islanded operation. This study investigates management of DERs that operate in current mode for providing voltage regulation support to master unit(s) in islanded operation of microgrids. A special focus was set on local voltage issues in low voltage (LV) network feeders. Field experiments in a large test facility highlighted management accuracy and corrective impact potential of DERs connected to different parts of a feeder.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538629109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2018
Event53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2018 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 Sept 20187 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2018

Conference

Conference53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period4/09/187/09/18

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© 2018 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Distributed energy resources
  • Islanded operation
  • Low voltage networks
  • Microgrids
  • Power management

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