Operating reserves assessment in isolated power systems with high wind power penetration

Luis S. Vargas, Felipe A. Larrain, Humberto Verdejo

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Abstract

This paper presents a methodology to assess operating reserves in isolated power systems under high penetration of wind power. The methodology is based on a convolution approach that merges the fluctuations of wind speed with the natural variations of demand, and formulates the probability distribution function of variables as a non-Gaussian behavior. The estimation produces a histogram with the probability distribution of operating reserves required in different time spans. The methodology is applied to the expansion plan of a Chilean isolated power system and results indicate that the methodology is able to estimate operating reserve needs in a time span ranging from 1 to 30 minutes, which adequately satisfy the future needs of this isolated power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2014 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479935611
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2014 - Durham, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Jul 201410 Jul 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2014 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityDurham
Period7/07/1410/07/14

Keywords

  • Isolated Networks
  • Operating Reserves
  • Wind Power

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