Investigation of the impacts of large-scale wind power penetration on the angle and voltage stability of power systems

M. J. Hossain*, Hemanshu R. Pota, Md Apel Mahmud, Rodrigo A. Ramos

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Abstract

The complexity of power systems has increased in recent years due to the operation of existing transmission lines closer to their limits, using flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices, and also due to the increased penetration of new types of generators that have more intermittent characteristics and lower inertial response, such as wind generators. This changing nature of a power system has considerable effect on its dynamic behaviors resulting in power swings, dynamic interactions between different power system devices, and less synchronized coupling. This paper presents some analyses of this changing nature of power systems and their dynamic behaviors to identify critical issues that limit the large-scale integration of wind generators and FACTS devices. In addition, this paper addresses some general concerns toward high compensations in different grid topologies. The studies in this paper are conducted on the New England and New York power system model under both small and large disturbances. From the analyses, it can be concluded that high compensation can reduce the security limits under certain operating conditions, and the modes related to operating slip and shaft stiffness are critical as they may limit the large-scale integration of wind generation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6026894
Pages (from-to)76-84
Number of pages9
JournalIEEE Systems Journal
Volume6
Issue number1
Early online date26 Sept 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Angle stability
  • FACTS devices and control interactions
  • voltage stability
  • wind generators

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