Title :
High penetration of distributed generation and its impact on electric grid performance - utility perspective
Author :
Wojszczyk, B. ; Brandao, M.
Author_Institution :
GE Energy, Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
High penetration of DG can present significant challenges to utility design/engineering practices as well as to the reliable operation of the electric grid. This paper examines the impact of large-scale DG implementation on electric grid operational performance.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; electricity supply industry; power generation reliability; power grids; electric grid operational performance; electric grid operational reliability; electric grid performance impact; high DG penetration; high distributed generation penetration; large-scale DG implementation; utility design; utility engineering; Fault currents; Integrated circuit interconnections; Power generation; Power quality; Smart grids; Substations; Voltage control; Distributed Energy Resources; Distributed Generation; Electric Grid Design and Operation; Smart Grid;
Conference_Titel :
Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT), 2011 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Perth, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0873-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0874-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2011.6167146
