Journal
Title | Transient Stability Analysis of a Renewable Energy Micro-grid Design in a Remote Area Posted by Karl Martin Aldueso |
Authors | Tarife, Rovick;Aldueso, Karl Martin;Macabinlar, Kenneth Joshua;Sayson, Vince Brian |
Publication date | 2019 |
Journal | Asia-Pacific Journal of Science, Mathematics and Engineering (APJSME) |
Volume | Volume 5 |
Issue | 2nd Issue |
Pages | 28-34 |
Publisher | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE), Mindanao State University â Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) |
Abstract | With the rising environmental problems associated with the use of conventional energy sources from fossil fuel and the decrease of the cost of renewable energy technologies, micro-grid powered by micro-hydropower and photovoltaic systems has become a very popular choice for remote area electrification. However, micro-grid systems still face several issues with stability due to the variations of energy demand at different periods and the unpredictable behavior of distributed energy sources. This paper presents a micro-grid design powered by renewable energy sources and the simulation of its transient stability when subjected to three-phase faults at different locations. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) that displays the performance and stability of the micro-grid was also created. The results of this study can be utilized for future decision making in the electrical planning of the micro-grid. The critical clearing time data can be used in the selection of proper protective equipment and relay time settings. |
Index terms / Keywords | Equal area criterion, micro-grid, renewable energy, transient stability |