Optimal network structure for distribution systems with microgrids

Author

Asmuth, P. ; Verstege, J.F.

Author_Institution

Inst. of Power Syst. Eng., Wuppertal Univ.

fYear

2005

fDate

18-18 Nov. 2005

Lastpage

6

Abstract

This paper presents a study of distribution system planning assuming a high penetration of distributed generation. Several network structures are developed and discussed by a technical analysis under particular consideration of different configurations of microgrids. It is shown that the operation of microgrids leads to higher system reliability and makes it possible to simplify the structures of the medium-voltage network. Finally, an economical evaluation is given to find the optimal network structure in each power supply scenario

Keywords

distributed power generation; power distribution economics; power distribution reliability; distributed generation; distribution system planning; economical evaluation; medium-voltage network; microgrids; optimal network structure; system reliability; Costs; Distributed control; Fuel cells; Fuel economy; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power supplies; Power system economics; Power system planning; Power system reliability; distributed generation; economical evaluation; microgrids; planning of network structures; reliability of power supply;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Future Power Systems, 2005 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Amsterdam

Print_ISBN

90-78205-02-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FPS.2005.204296

Filename

1600569