Analysis of Remote Islanding Detection Methods for Distributed Resources

Authors

  • A. Etxegarai Author
  • P. Eguía Author
  • I. Zamora Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj09.580

Abstract

Penetration of distributed generation in the power

grid is increasing. This situation leads to new possibilities but

also new issues, such as anti-islanding protection. During a

loss-of-mains or islanding situation, distributed generation

(DG) units remain feeding a part of the electrical network

without connection to the main power system. Currently, DG

units have to be disconnected from the grid during islanding as

soon as possible, due to potential risks for repair crews and

components, poor power quality in the island and reclosing

problems. A fast and reliable islanding detection method could

avoid mentioned issues. Among the many existing methods,

remote schemes could meet these requirements.

Hence, this paper presents the operating principles of remote

islanding detection methods, as well as the current state of

development of communication-based remote islanding

detection methods to be applied in distributed power generation

systems.

Author Biographies

  • A. Etxegarai

    Department of Electrical Engineering - University of the Basque Country

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

    Alda. Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

    e_mail: agurtzane.etxegarai@ehu.es

  • P. Eguía

    Department of Electrical Engineering - University of the Basque Country

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

    Alda. Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

  • I. Zamora

    Department of Electrical Engineering - University of the Basque Country

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

    Alda. Urquijo s/n, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

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2024-01-17

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