Open source module for the investigation of the impact of electric vehicles in a low voltage grid

This paper provides an open-source Python-based module overview focused on simulating the integration of electric vehicles in a low voltage grid. This module aims to investigate the possible effects that the integration of electric vehicles could have on the operability of the power network. The electric grid conditions are estimated by analysing line loading, voltage values at the final customer, and transformers’ loading. The following tool enables modelling electric grids composed of basic grid elements such as lines, two-winding transformers, predefined load profiles and generated electric vehicle load profiles based on a statistical approach. The module performs time-series simulations through a secondary software, OpenDSS, with result exporting functionality for further analysis, and a graphical user interface

Electric vehicles load profile generator based on the probability density functions

This paper provides a prototype of an Electric Vehicles Load Profile Generator based on the probability density function of several parameters such as arrival time, total connection time, energy demand, and the information about the vehicle's battery size of charge and the power level of the charger. This tool of simulation, realised with Python, allows the generation of random EV load profiles and, in the next step, simulates the integration of these patterns in a defined grid through open-source and commercial software's. The Quasi-dynamic simulation approach is used since load profiles are time depending. The electric vehicles load profile generator is tested by simulating scenarios of different load profiles at points of common coupling with proposed simplification to allows maximising the precision of the results and at the same time to minimise the needed simulation time

Laboratory implementation of a wide-area damping controller using a dynamic hardware emulator

The ongoing decarbonisation of the electric power system brings new challenges in terms of system dynamics and stability, as the substitution of generation units with rotating masses towards generation units based on power electronics entails a substantial loss of inertia. To meet the new challenges and maintain the reliability of the electrical grid, innovative solutions are required. Therefore, this paper presents a two-step approach to test and validate controller structures for damping inter-area oscillations. First, the controller was developed and tested in a control hardware in the loop environment. Then, the controller was transferred to a dynamic hardware emulator (scaled version of the Kundur's two area transmission network in the laboratory consisting of physical hardware) for final performance validation. It is shown that with a conventional power system stabilizer (PSS) and a proportional wide-area damping controller (WADC), the damping of inter-area oscillations is improved in an emulated power system. In addition, with the setup created, different types of controllers and other challenges related to wide-area damping control can be investigated in the future

Future electricity market structure to ensure large volume of RES

The article define set of rules for future Electricity market structure, taking into account network codes, legislation and directives to ensure RES integration targets and Energy Union Dimensions in term of a fully integrated internal energy market and transition to a long lasting low-carbon society. Presented research studies are based on new way of power system operation development, namely Web-of-cell concept, of FP7 IRP ELECTRA. It’s aiming to ensure conceptual E-market design and future power system 2030+ control solutions

Future electricity market structure to ensure large volume of RES

The article define set of rules for future Electricity market structure, taking into account network codes, legislation and directives to ensure RES integration targets and Energy Union Dimensions in term of a fully integrated internal energy market and transition to a long lasting low-carbon society. Presented research studies are based on new way of power system operation development, namely Web-of-cell concept, of FP7 IRP ELECTRA. It’s aiming to ensure conceptual E-market design and future power system 2030+ control solutions

THE BALTIC POWER SYSTEM BETWEEN EAST AND WEST INTERCONNECTIONS

Due to historical and geographical reasons, the Baltic States are strongly connected to the power (electricity) transmission grids of Russia and Belarus. Current energy security and energy independence targets in the EU trigger seeking for alternative power sources for the Baltic. Knowing that, a power system model of the Baltic States has been developed and validated with the purpose of providing comparative options for a reliable and secure development of the Baltic electricity system. The analysis of horizon 2020 and 2030 showed that the dependency of Baltic States on the outside resources is fairly low, provided that the expansion of the electricity system goes as planned.JRC.F.3-Energy Security, Systems and Marke

Advanced laboratory testing methods using real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop techniques : a survey of smart grid international research facility network activities

The integration of smart grid technologies in interconnected power system networks presents multiple challenges for the power industry and the scientific community. To address these challenges, researchers are creating new methods for the validation of: control, interoperability, reliability of Internet of Things systems, distributed energy resources, modern power equipment for applications covering power system stability, operation, control, and cybersecurity. Novel methods for laboratory testing of electrical power systems incorporate novel simulation techniques spanning real-time simulation, Power Hardware-in-the-Loop, Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop, Power System-in-the-Loop, and co-simulation technologies. These methods directly support the acceleration of electrical systems and power electronics component research by validating technological solutions in high-fidelity environments. In this paper, members of the Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network task on Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods present a review of methods, test procedures, studies, and experiences employing advanced laboratory techniques for validation of range of research and development prototypes and novel power system solutions