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1 Grid interconnection solutions for optimized renewable energy feed-in Sneha Manohara Project Engineer Grid Interconnections 1

2 Transition of grid structure EHV HV MV LV Yesterday s grids Effects of Transition Coexistence of both supply systems Energy management Large-scale automation Real-time safety management Quality electricity networks EHV HV MV LV Today s grids Need for Renewables Political and social will Sustainable Environment friendly Economic friendly Stable Energy prices Storage possibility Remote installation 2

3 Issues in ever changing grid codes Energy revolution in Germany 1990 Era before renewables 2010 Energy transition policy % Nuclear energy shutdown % increase in Solar power generation 2013 German power export increase by 50% 2016 RES increase 6%(2000) - 30% % Renewa bles Local acceptance Consumer Supplier Operator Quality (grid conditions/grid codes) Stability Power Quality Rational energy usage Cost effective Green energy Present grid scenario Future development Economic challenges in developing new set of codes Grid stability & topology Interconnection with other grids (power import / export) Refurbishment of existing plants Develop and manage Incentive scheme Integration of ESS 3

4 Role of grid codes in renewables integration 1 Reactive power control 2 Symmetrical three phase infeed 3 Dynamic ride through stabilization / frequency stabilization Converter Inverter Reactive Power Rotating masses Smart Grids?! Overall system short circuit requirement Reactive Power compensation High inertia system to Generators behaviour 4 power inverter system 5 6 Compensation 7 during malfunction Power control * Source: VDE FNN Technical challenges in the modification of networks,

5 Case study : Germany - Energiewende 80% renewables 2050 Demographic moving into urban zones City population 2050 ~ 6,5 Bln. People Polycentric living structures Climate target 2050 = less than +2 C Electricity, heat and transport sectors Political Target Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95% compared to 1990 The share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption by 80% VDE s Target Long-term and short-term development of regulatory framework New concepts and innovative technologies suitable for grid Integration of electromobility and smart grids Electricity storage * Source: Grid sandbox models FNN (VDE) 5

6 Case study : Germany - Energiewende Grid Sandbox models 2015: 1 Days with Renewables 2 Target year: Days with Renewables 3 Refurbishment to be planned Daily load and generation: Load profile, Conventional and Renewables generation 4 5 Daily load and generation: Bifurcation of Renewables 6 Target year: Import & Export * Source: Grid sandbox models FNN (VDE) 6

7 Case study : Germany - Energiewende Grid Sandbox models 1 Target year: No. of dark days 2 Decrease of Conventional generation in terms of load consumption * Source: Grid sandbox models FNN (VDE) 7

8 Case study : Germany - Energiewende Future Outlook , % Renewables of Energy Generation Share of Renewables and future 1 projection Target year Installed power in different voltage levels Extra High voltage High voltage Middle voltage Low voltage FNN Studies for optimal operation Voltage control using reactive power balance Island detection Low voltage ride through requirement during faults Requirement of spinning reserves Technical Connection rules Extra High Voltage : VDE-AR-N 4130 High Voltage : VDE-AR-N 4120 Medium Voltage : VDE-AR-N 4110 Low Voltage : VDE-AR-N 4105 * Source: Grid sandbox models FNN (VDE) 8

9 Case study : Germany - Energiewende Grid interconnection rules OPERATION MANAGEMENT Codependent Grid code parameters PROTECTION SETTINGS NETWORK EFFECTS FREQUENCY CONTROL VOLTAGE CONTROL Key points On-shore and offshore wind parks, conventional power plants, industrial parks, PV parks Uniform requirements for generators and consumers, as well as storage and mixing plants. Harmonized with European Network Codes (RfG, DCC) also for faults Faster response rate to changes in the mains frequency Detection procedures for the maximum voltage are uniformly regulated Active power supply at over- and under frequency, even at LV Transmission of network errors (FRT) Reactive power by generating plants TAR BLACK START CAPABILITY SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CONTRIBUTION Focus audience Network operators Plant operators Additional technical requirements based on Utility requirement Plant Manufacturer Component Manufacturer Established international standards RfG, DCC, IEC, IEEE 9

10 Thank you for your attention! VDE Renewables Your competence partners in Testing, Certification and Advisory services Your Contact: Sneha Manohara Grid Interconnections, VDE Renewables Phone:

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