A proposed rule for the interconnection of distributed generation and its economic justification

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Distributed generation (DG) is electricity generation by small generating units, which are interconnected at distribution level with capacity less than 50 MW. Environmental concerns and the idea of using cheap and domestic renewable resources increased the popularity of DG following the developments in equipment technology. In Turkey, interconnection of DG is realized through the distribution busbars of 154/36 kV substation. The interconnection of DG at 36 kV feeders is not allowed by distribution system authority. This thesis proposes an interconnection rule which includes technical analyses to be conducted before the permission of interconnection of DG at 36 kV feeders. Moreover, the protection functions and operational requirements needed for the proper and safe operation of distribution system in presence of DG are introduced. A sample distribution system with relevant parameters is used for the simulation studies in Digsilent software. In order to determine the operational reserve requirement against the variations in wind generation, a statistical method including Weibull distribution, standard deviation and monthly average wind speeds is used. Convenience of hydropower plants’ response for being backup generation against the fluctuations in wind generation is analyzed by a mid-term dynamic model of the power system. A secondary control mechanism for the integration of wind power is suggested. Finally, an economic comparison between the interconnection alternatives of hydropower and photovoltaic power plants at the distribution busbar of the 154/36 kV substation and the 36 kV feeder is done by present worth analysis using the up to date power plant costs and incentives.

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Electrical engineering., Distribution or Transmission of Electric Power.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611242/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/19098

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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D. Gezer, “A proposed rule for the interconnection of distributed generation and its economic justification,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2009.