The Impact of Connecting Distributed Generation to the Distribution System

Authors

  • E. V. Mgaya
  • Z. Müller

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/986

Keywords:

renewable energy sources, distributed generators, wind power plant, power systems disturbances, flicker and steady-state stability

Abstract

This paper deals with the general problem of utilizing of renewable energy sources to generate electric energy. Recent advances in renewable energy power generation technologies, e.g., wind and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, have led to increased interest in the application of these generation devices as distributed generation (DG) units. This paper presents the results of an investigation into possible improvements in the system voltage profile and reduction of system losses when adding wind power DG (wind-DG) to a distribution system. Simulation results are given for a case study, and these show that properly sized wind DGs, placed at carefully selected sites near key distribution substations, could be very effective in improving the distribution system voltage profile and reducing power losses, and hence could  improve the effective capacity of the system. 

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Author Biographies

E. V. Mgaya

Z. Müller

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Published

2007-01-04

How to Cite

Mgaya, E. V., & Müller, Z. (2007). The Impact of Connecting Distributed Generation to the Distribution System. Acta Polytechnica, 47(4-5). https://doi.org/10.14311/986

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