A Survey on Innovative Solutions and Projects for the Integration of Renewable Generation in Weak Power Grids

Authors

  • J.I. San Martin Author
  • P. Eguia Author
  • A. Etxegarai Author
  • E. Torres Author
  • I. Albizu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj13.294

Keywords:

Renewable Distributed Generation, Weak Power Grids, Wind Energy, Photovoltaic Generation, Storage Technologies, Hydrogen

Abstract

This paper deals with the most relevant issues about the integration of renewable generation in weak power grids. Initially, the main parameters that characterize these types of networks are reviewed, in terms of short circuit power, system inertia and frequency and voltage characteristics. Afterwards, improvement measures in the structure of weak power grids are proposed, analyzing different storage technologies in order to guarantee a high efficiency and reliability of the power system. Finally, the paper reviews the most prominent projects developed worldwide which include the integration of renewable energy in weak grids.

Author Biographies

  • J.I. San Martin

    Department of Electrical Engineering - University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

    1 Escuela de Ingeniería de Eibar

    Avda. Otaola, 29, 20600 Eibar (Spain)

    e_mail: joseignacio.sanmartin@ehu.es

  • P. Eguia

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

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

    e_mail: pablo.eguia@ehu.es

  • A. Etxegarai

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

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

     

  • E. Torres

    Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao

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

  • I. Albizu

    Department of Electrical Engineering - University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

    1 Escuela de Ingeniería de Eibar

    Avda. Otaola, 29, 20600 Eibar (Spain)

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Published

2024-01-12

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Articles