Statistics for PV, wind and biomass generators and their impact on distribution grid planning

The integration of renewable energy generation leads to major challenges for distribution grid operators. When the feed-in of photovoltaic (PV), biomass and wind generators exceed significantly the local consumption, large investments are needed. To improve the knowledge on the interaction between t...

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Published in:Energy (Oxford) 2012-09, Vol.45 (1), p.924-932
Main Authors: NYKAMP, Stefan, MOLDERINK, Albert, HURINK, Johann L, SMIT, Gerald J. M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
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Summary:The integration of renewable energy generation leads to major challenges for distribution grid operators. When the feed-in of photovoltaic (PV), biomass and wind generators exceed significantly the local consumption, large investments are needed. To improve the knowledge on the interaction between these technologies, statistical information for load curves, correlation coefficients and general feed-in behavior is derived. These derivations are based on measured data of different generators in a German distribution area. In this paper, we give new insights useful for the dimensioning of grid structures and assets. Furthermore, an approach is presented which allows the calculation of the maximum and minimum feed-in resulting from different combinations of the considered technologies.
ISSN:0360-5442
DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2012.06.067