Development of a Voltage and Frequency Control Strategy for an Autonomous Low Voltage Network with Distributed Generators

TitleDevelopment of a Voltage and Frequency Control Strategy for an Autonomous Low Voltage Network with Distributed Generators
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsAu-yeung, J, Vanalme GMA, Myrzik JMA, Panagiotis K, Bongaerts M, Bozelie J, Kling WL
Conference NameProceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference
Date PublishedSeptember
Conference LocationUniversity of Strathclyde
KeywordsPower System Operation and Control Voltage control and reactive power 2
Abstract

This paper presents a novel control strategy to operate a low-voltage (LV) micro-grid in grid connected operation mode as well as autonomous operation mode. Depending on the inverter output impedance which is mainly resistive due to the LV cables a proper control strategy based on an unbalanced resistive droop approach is developed. The control strategy is verified by simulating fast changes of power production and simulating excess, shortage and average scenarios. Additionally, the control system can operate in an unbalanced network and can improve the active and reactive power distribution using a data communication system.