Distributed generation power inverters as shunt active power filters for losses minimization in the distribution network

Author

Belenguer, E. ; Beltrán, H. ; Aparicio, N.

Author_Institution

Univ. Jaume 1, Castellon

fYear

2007

fDate

2-5 Sept. 2007

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

10

Abstract

This paper evaluates the benefits that can be achieved in the operation of LV distribution networks with a large penetration of distributed generation when the inverters that interface with the network are used as shunt active power filters to reduce the zero sequence current component generated by unbalanced loads. For that purpose, a typical urban distribution network has been simulated and several inverters have been connected to the network. A current control mode has been implemented for the inverters so any current component in the system can be compensated or filtered. The reduction in the power losses and the increase in the voltage quality have been quantified for the network.

Keywords

distributed power generation; distribution networks; invertors; power filters; current control mode; distributed generation power inverters; distribution network; losses minimization; shunt active power filters; unbalanced loads; zero sequence current component; Active filters; Control systems; Density estimation robust algorithm; Distributed control; Distributed power generation; Inverters; Power generation; Power system control; Voltage control; Wind energy generation; Distributed generation; Distribution network; Power losses minimization; Shunt Active Power Filters;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics and Applications, 2007 European Conference on

Conference_Location

Aalborg

Print_ISBN

978-92-75815-10-8

Electronic_ISBN

978-92-75815-10-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EPE.2007.4417552

Filename

4417552