Title :
Influence of distribution generation on distribution network performance
Author :
Ijumba, N.M. ; Jimoh, A.A. ; Nkabinde, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Durban-Westville Univ., South Africa
fDate :
6/21/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The effects of generation sources within a distribution network on the network performance is investigated in this paper. Distribution generation is compared with the shifting of a transformer towards a load centre for its effectiveness in maintaining voltage levels, reducing losses and improving the system efficiency of a distribution network. The study shows distribution generation to be more technically effective
Keywords :
distribution networks; electric power generation; losses; power transformers; busbar voltages; distribution generation; distribution network performance; embedded generation; load centre; losses reduction; system efficiency improvement; transformer; voltage levels maintenance; Bars; Environmental economics; Joining processes; Mesh generation; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Renewable energy resources; Solar power generation; Voltage; Wind energy generation;
Conference_Titel :
Africon, 1999 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5546-6
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.1999.821901
