Control of frequency and voltage of distributed generation in Stand-alone and Grid-connected mode, use of energy storage and power electronics interfaces for the connection to grid and loads. Design and optimization of size of renewable sources and storages.
Concept of microgrid, operation of microgrid in grid-connected as well as isolated mode, power quality problems and fault-ride through capability of microgrid.
Integration of large capacity renewable sources to grid: Operation and control, present trends, challenges, future technological needs viz., advanced characteristics of renewable energy generating units and plants, improved flexibility in conventional generation, transmission technology.
Texts/Reference Books:
- M. J. Bollen, F. Hassan ‘Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System’, IEEE Press, 2011.
- S. Heier and R. Waddington ‘Grid Intergration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems’, Wiley, 2006.
- L. Lei Lai and T. Fun Chan ‘Distributed Generation: Induction and Permanent Magnet Generators’, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2007.
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