Current procedures and practices on grid code compliance verification of renewable power generation

Generation assets applying for grid connection must comply with certain grid code requirements. Grid code compliance verification shall include revision of documentation covering technical data and models, checking of requested capabilities, and validation of model performance. These procedures are...

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Autores: Etxegarai Madina, Agurtzane, Eguía López, Pablo, Torres Iglesias, Esther, Buigues Beraza, Garikoitz, Iturregi Aio, Araitz
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad del País Vasco
Repositorio:Addi. Archivo Digital para la Docencia y la Investigación
OAI Identifier:oai:addi.ehu.eus:10810/65623
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10810/65623
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:grid code
compliance
generator testing
staged fault testing
model validation
generic model
verification
certification
wind power
renewable generation
commissioning
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Sumario:Generation assets applying for grid connection must comply with certain grid code requirements. Grid code compliance verification shall include revision of documentation covering technical data and models, checking of requested capabilities, and validation of model performance. These procedures are singular regarding renewable power generation, due to their technical characteristics, specific topologies and short experience. This paper aims to carry out an updated review of the international regulations and current practices regarding the verification and certification of the electrical performance in renewable generation systems. Grid code compliance can be verified by practical tests or by simulation of validated models. Therefore, this paper also encompasses modelling and validation requirements, highlighting challenges caused by current procedures