Optimal Voltage/Var Control of PV Inverters in Distribution Network Based on Genetic Algorithm

  • Lizheng Sun
  • , Fang Zhuo
  • , Zebin Yang
  • , Hao Yi
  • , Xiaoqing Yin

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Abstract

The increasing scale of photovoltaic (PV) in the distribution network brings serious power quality issues, especially significant voltage violation. Considering the cost, traditional voltage regulation methods are not suitable for the system with high PV penetration. Based on the PV inverters which can offer fast and flexible reactive and active power support, this paper proposes a new comprehensive PV operation optimization method. Firstly, by investigating the effect of the PV active power curtailment on the voltage regulation, a mathematical optimization model is built. Then the genetic algorithm (GA) is implemented to solve the proposed model and coordinate the PV reactive and active power output. Finally, a 5-bus system is designed in simulation. The results verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method in regulating voltages and minimizing active power curtailment of PVs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPEAS 2021 - 2021 IEEE 1st International Power Electronics and Application Symposium, Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665413596
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event1st IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Symposium, PEAS 2021 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 12 Nov 202115 Nov 2021

Publication series

NamePEAS 2021 - 2021 IEEE 1st International Power Electronics and Application Symposium, Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference1st IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Symposium, PEAS 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period12/11/2115/11/21

Keywords

  • Distribution network
  • Genetic algorithm (GA)
  • Photovoltaic (PV)
  • Reactive power control

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