Evaluation of the impact of large scale integration of micro-generation units in low and medium voltage distribution networks

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

Pedro Barbeiro (Author) Other; C. L. Moreira (Author) FEUP; Soares, FJ (Author) Other; Rocha Almeida, PM (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 2010 IEEE Conference on Innovative Technologies for an Efficient and Reliable Electricity Supply, CITRES 2010

Pages: 265-272

2010 IEEE Conference on Innovative Technologies for an Efficient and Reliable Electricity Supply, CITRES 2010

Waltham, MA, 27 September 2010 through 29 September 2010

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Authenticus ID: P-007-WPT

DOI: 10.1109/citres.2010.5619801

Abstract (EN): This paper presents a methodology for evaluating the impact resulting from the expected large scale integration of micro-generation (¿G) in Low Voltage (LV) grids in Portugal. The proposed methodology allows the evaluation of the impacts in the entire LV and Medium Voltage (MV) distribution network by using typical load and generation profiles (24 hours) representing two well defined year periods (Summer and Winter). The simulations were performed in a time interval from 2008 to 2030, upon the definition of future scenarios related to the expected ¿G installed power in Portugal in the same period. Based on the obtained results, it was possible to quantify percentage gains related to the reduction of energy losses as a result of ¿ G integration in LV networks, avoided CO2 emissions and the possibility of achieving investment deferrals due to branches' congestion levels reduction or voltage profile improvements. ©2010 IEEE.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific