Studying the Impact of Distributed Solar PV on Power Systems using Integrated Transmission and Distribution Models: Preprint
This paper presents the results of a distributed solar PV impact assessment study that was performed using a synthetic integrated transmission (T) and distribution (D) model. The primary objective of the study was to present a new approach for distributed solar PV impact assessment, where along with detailed models of transmission and distribution networks, consumer loads were modeled using the physics of end-use equipment, and distributed solar PV was geographically dispersed and connected to the secondary distribution networks. The highlights of the study results were (i) increase in the Area Control Error (ACE) at high penetration levels of distributed solar PV; and (ii) differences in distribution voltages profiles and voltage regulator operations between integrated T&D and distribution only simulations.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1377795
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/CP-5D00-68995
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Presented at the 2018 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, 16-19 April 2018, Denver, Colorado
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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