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Modeling Distributed Energy Resources for Analyzing Distribution Systems with High Renewable Penetration: Preprint

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OSTI ID:1863205
Increasing levels of inverter-based distributed energy resources (IBDERs) impact the legacy overcurrent distribution protection systems. The fault current injections of IBDERs are limited to between 1-2 p.u. of the rated current. The combination of the limited fault current and varying system load makes it increasingly difficult to reliably set the overcurrent protection. To address this challenge, researchers are proposing adaptive overcurrent protection mechanisms that can adapt to changing system conditions. Accurate modeling of IBDERs is required to develop reliable protection schemes. This paper presents a photovoltaics-based IBDER model in OpenDSS for adaptive overcurrent protection. The paper presents the validation of the proposed IBDER model against a detailed model in electromagnetic transient programs. Protection analysis of the Electric Power Research Institute J1 feeder with the proposed IBDER model is also presented.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (EE-4S)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1863205
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-5D00-82331; MainId:83104; UUID:36a022be-549e-480c-b3f7-404f20f911f7; MainAdminID:64071
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English