Enhancing the sustainability of energy networks through the utilization of smart consumers

Abstract

Dynamic or static stability of electrical networks is maintained not only by the internal energy of the system but also by the utilization of a hot power reserve. In networks that incorporate renewable energy sources, this reserve should be commensurate with the power capacity of the renewable energy sources. However, this leads to an increase in economic costs. Additionally, the integration of renewable energy sources results in a decrease in the dynamic stability of the system due to the unregulated changes in the supplied energy. The objective of this research is to analyze the potential impact of renewable energy sources on network stability and explore possibilities for enhancing stability through adaptive operation of smart consumers. Renewable energy generation is characterized by temporal and concentration uncertainties, which can potentially disrupt the operation of the energy system. The primary approach employed in this study involves analyzing the potential influence of various operational modes of smart consumers, both during load commutation and energy source switching. The main outcome of this work is the development of a smart consumer algorithm. The devised operating principle mitigates the effects of unstable renewable energy operation or uncertain consumer behavior.