Talega SynCon - Power Grid Support for Renewable-based Systems

Ha Thi Nguyen; Cesar Guerriero; Guangya Yang; Christopher J. Bolton; Tariq   Rahman; Peter Højgaard  Jensen

Talega SynCon - Power Grid Support for Renewable-based Systems

Ha Thi Nguyen
, Cesar Guerriero
, Guangya Yang
, Christopher J. Bolton
, Tariq Rahman
, Peter Højgaard Jensen

San Diego Gas and Electric
Siemens A/S
Siemens Energy Inc.

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Abstract

Toward the renewable energy era where the electricity is based 100 % on renewable energy sources, the power systems are experiencing operational challenges due to lack of short-circuit power and inertia support. This may cause a cascade failure or even a collapse of the whole system. In addressing this issue, synchronous condenser as a reborn technology which not only supports voltage regulation but also supplies inertial response and short-circuit power for the systems. This paper validates the synchronous condenser benefit at Talega substation in southern California which is equipped with a modern and advanced control technology for synchronous condensers. Based on the measurement data from phasor measurement unit (PMU), it can be concluded that synchronous condenser is a critical key
for the system frequency stability improvement and short-circuit power support of renewable-based systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of Western Protective Relay Conference 2018
Number of pages	5
Publication date	2018
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	Western Protective Relay Conference 2018 - Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, United States Duration: 15 Oct 2018 → 18 Oct 2018 https://cm.wsu.edu/ehome/index.php?eventid=294449&

Conference

Conference	Western Protective Relay Conference 2018
Location	Spokane Convention Center
Country/Territory	United States
City	Spokane
Period	15/10/2018 → 18/10/2018
Internet address	https://cm.wsu.edu/ehome/index.php?eventid=294449&

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Keywords

Inertial response
Renewable-based systems
Shortcircuit power
Synchronous condenser
Voltage regulation

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