Impact of Active and Reactive Current Injections of Utility-Scale PV Generators during Low-Voltage Ride-Through

M. H.A. Bakar, Nadia M.L. Tan, Agileswari K. Ramasamy, Mohd Ridzal Othman, Ibrahim Ariffin

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Abstract

This paper presents the impact of injection of active and reactive current during low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) events of utility-scale PV generators on the behaviour and stability of a power system. Injection of additional reactive current and active current limitation during LVRT is considered following grid codes requirements in Germany. The German grid code prioritizes reactive current injection for dynamic voltage support. This paper also derives a method of injection of active and reactive current during LVRT by changing the current ratio based on the connection-code requirements of the Malaysian grid code. The study is carried out via simulations using DIgSILENT software on a modified IEEE 9-bus system. Results from the simulation are compared and discussed showing that the bus voltage profile fares better when priority is given to injection of capacitive reactive current during an LVRT event.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 7th International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages419-424
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538654316
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event7th IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2018 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 3 Dec 20184 Dec 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE 7th International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2018

Conference

Conference7th IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2018
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period3/12/184/12/18

Keywords

  • Low-voltage ride-through
  • active and reactive current injection
  • grid codes
  • large-scale solar
  • voltage-sag

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology

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