Power Quality improvement in LV smart grid by using the Open UPQC device

Authors

  • G. Accetta Author
  • G. D’Antona Author
  • D. Della Giustina Author
  • R. Faranda Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj11.363

Keywords:

Power Quality, Smart Grid, Smart Domo Grid project, Open UPQC

Abstract

This paper presents the application of the Open Unified Power Quality Conditioner as a tool to improve the power quality in low voltage distribution grids. This system consists of a single or three-phase AC/DC power converter installed at customer’s premises and a main three-phase AC/DC power converter in the MV/LV substation. O-UPQC will be installed and tested in the city of Brescia (north of Italy) within Smart Domo Grid, a project co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. A preliminary analysis of the power quality and the load distribution of the test area will be used as input for the design of the system.

Author Biographies

  • G. Accetta

    A2A Reti Elettriche SpA 
    Via Lamarmora 230, 25124 Brescia (Italy) 

  • G. D’Antona

    Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Energia 
    Via la Masa 34, 20156 Milano (Italy) 

  • D. Della Giustina

    A2A Reti Elettriche SpA 
    Via Lamarmora 230, 25124 Brescia (Italy) 

  • R. Faranda

    Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Energia 
    Via la Masa 34, 20156 Milano (Italy) 

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Articles