Title :
Implementation of small water power plants regarding future virtual power plants
Author :
Stepanescu, S. ; Rehtanz, C. ; Arad, S. ; Fotau, I. ; Marcu, M. ; Popescu, F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Power Syst. & Power Econ., Tech. Univ. Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
Abstract :
The paper studies the possibilities to implement small hydro power plants in a valley from Romania using hydrographical data. These power plants are combined to form a virtual power plant. The purpose is the study of the behavior of the distribution grid in a consideration of virtual power plant concept. The loading and the voltage of the lines are the main criteria for stability of the distribution network. The obtained results are showing that under the coordination of the virtual power plant, using as components small water plants, the grid is stable: the loading of the network is reduced and the voltage is kept in the quality boarders.
Keywords :
distribution networks; hydroelectric power stations; power grids; distribution grid; distribution network; hydrographical data; hydropower plants; virtual power plants; water power plants; Cities and towns; Electric potential; Generators; Loading; Power generation; Renewable energy resources; Water resources; distribution generation unit; distribution grid; loading of the lines; renewable energy sources; virtual power plant;
Conference_Titel :
Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 2011 10th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8779-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEEIC.2011.5874649
