An optimal control of distributed energy resources to improve the power quality and to reduce energy costs of a hybrid AC-DC microgrid

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Caramia ◽  
G. Carpinelli ◽  
F. Mottola ◽  
G. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Distributed Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Dc Microgrid

Improving Power Quality in Low-Voltage Networks Containing Distributed Energy Resources

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit Mazumder ◽  
Arindam Ghosh ◽  
Firuz Zare
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Distributed Energy Resources ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Power Distribution System ◽  
Computer Simulation Studies ◽  
Excess Power

Abstract Severe power quality problems can arise when a large number of single-phase distributed energy resources (DERs) are connected to a low-voltage power distribution system. Due to the random location and size of DERs, it may so happen that a particular phase generates excess power than its load demand. In such an event, the excess power will be fed back to the distribution substation and will eventually find its way to the transmission network, causing undesirable voltage–current unbalance. As a solution to this problem, the article proposes the use of a distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM), which regulates voltage at the point of common coupling (PCC), thereby ensuring balanced current flow from and to the distribution substation. Additionally, this device can also support the distribution network in the absence of the utility connection, making the distribution system work as a microgrid. The proposals are validated through extensive digital computer simulation studies using PSCADTM.

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