An Integrated Transmission-Distribution Co-Simulation for a Distribution System with High Renewable Penetration
Traditionally, transmission and distribution system dynamic simulations are performed independently. However, dynamic co-simulation of transmission-distribution systems can be beneficial in analyzing distribution systems with high penetration of distributed renewable resources. The authors describe a framework for conducting transmission-distribution dynamic co-simulation (TDDS). A model of a real network including detailed models of solar photovoltaic units in the distribution system is constructed. The initial operating point of the network is validated against field measurements. The TDDS tool is used to simulate a single line-to-ground fault on the distribution system, highlighting the need for conducting transmission-distribution co-simulations.
- Research Organization:
- Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Contributing Organization:
- Arizona State University
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0008773
- OSTI ID:
- 1984746
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-ASU-8773-3
- Journal Information:
- 2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Conference: 2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 20-25 June 2021
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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