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SREĆKOVIĆ, N., TRBUŠIČ, M., BELIČ, E., ŠTUMBERGER, G.
PROVIDING THE PROPER VOLTAGE PROFILES WITHIN THE MEDIUM VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH PV SYSTEMS
KOMUNALNA ENERGETIKA / POWER ENGINERING, 32
Proliferation of the distributed electric power generation (DG) units requires the evaluation of different effects that DG units may have on the electricity network operation. Photovoltaic (PV) systems that are properly placed and sized, as well as equipped with the suitable control systems, may have positive impact on the voltage profiles and the reduction of losses of electric energy within the network. This paper discusses the possibility of providing the proper voltage profiles within the medium voltage distribution network, using the optimal reactive power generation and/or optimal reduction of active power generation from PV systems. Time – discrete calculation of the network operating conditions throughout the year were performed on two existing medium voltage distribution networks. Optimal values of reactive power generation and the reduction of active power generation were determined using the differential evolution in time points, where voltage rise, higher than the allowed, occurred. The results obtained suggest that reactive power generation from the existing PV systems should be used in voltage control, followed by the reduction of active power generation when necessary.
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