Voltage fluctuations in a remote wind-diesel hybrid power system

Generation of electricity using diesel is costly for a small remote isolated system. At a remote location electricity generation from renewable energy such as wind can help to reduce the overall operating costs by reducing the fuel costs. Siting of wind turbines connected to the diesel in a remote location effects wind penetration and power quality. In this paper we study how the location of a wind turbine effects the voltage in a remote wind-diesel system. We selected an isolated grid system in Cartwright, Labrador, Canada. Four possible sites for a wind turbine are selected and for all four cases we study the voltage variations in the system due to addition of a wind turbine. Hybrid power system modeling and simulation results are presented. Results will be used to finalize siting of the wind turbine.