| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R40593/01 |
| Title: |
Effective intergration of embedded generation using a synergistic analysis capability |
| Principal Investigator: |
Leithead, Professor B |
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| Department: |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 2001 |
Ends: |
30 September 2004 |
Value (£): |
127,674
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Power Sys Man, Prot & Control |
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Energy |
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The fast decade has seen an increase in the connection of embedded generation (EG). The main drivers for the use of EG are the increased liberalisation of the electricity market and the growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions, leading to the connection of green' technologies. Integration of increasing amounts of EG within the utility distribution network offers potential economic and environmental benefits but also presents a great number of technical challenges. Consideration of the envisaged changes to distribution network design and operation has frequently pointed to th potential of the dynamic interactions of EG contributing to a reduction in system performance, thus compromising security and quality of supply and, in extreme cases, safety. Therefore, there is a need to effectively appraise the dynamically related consequences of connecting EG to distribution networks, such as the exceedence of power line capacities and potential destabilisation of the network. It is proposed that the most appropriate way to address these issues is to develop a synergistic capability which draws upon well founded analysis capabilities from both the power systems field and the control systems field. The project aims to develop the appropriate methodologies to facilitate a diagnostic capability which clearly assesses the contribution of individual generators and their associated controllers to not only the local area dynamic behaviour but also the global network dynamic behaviour.
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http://www.strath.ac.uk |