Analysis of a Real Case of Ampacity Management in a 132 kV Network Integrating High Rates of Wind Energy.

Authors

  • A. Madrazo Author
  • A. González Author
  • R. Martínez Author
  • R. Domingo Author
  • M. Mañana Author
  • A. Arroyo Author
  • P.B. Castro Author
  • D. Silió Author
  • R. Lecuna Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj13.513

Keywords:

Wind Energy, Ampacity, Grid Integration, Dynamic Management

Abstract

The grid integration of renewable energy, and particularly in Spain, supposes an important problem to deal with for Distributor System Operators (DSO). Most of the times Wind Energy Farms are located in places that are far away from the transmission networks so they have to be integrated into distribution networks that are frequently next to their static rate. Current regulations make almost impossible to build new overhead lines so the increase of the capacity of the existing lines is a new target for the DSO. One of the developed options to solve this issue is the dynamic management of the network. This paper is devoted to the analysis of a real case of ampacity management in a 132 kV overhead line placed in a high-wind generation area. The obtained results show that this approach can increase the lines capacity in a significant percentage.

Author Biographies

  • A. Madrazo

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378, e-mail: mananam@unican.es

  • A. González

    E.ON Distribución

    C/ Isabel Torres 25, 39011, Santander (Spain)

  • R. Martínez

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378

  • R. Domingo

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378

  • M. Mañana

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378,

  • A. Arroyo

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378

  • P.B. Castro

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378,

  • D. Silió

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378

  • R. Lecuna

    Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering

    University of Cantabria

    Avda. Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander (Spain)

    Phone number:+0034 942 201378

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Published

2024-01-16

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 6 (2015)

Section

Articles