Evaluation of the solid-state breakers on the performance of power distribution grids with high-RES penetration

Abstract

Electricity is currently one of the most promising components for the future growth of our communities. Energy consumption will skyrocket in the near future, necessitating massive reforms in the energy industry to ensure that contemporary cities have enough electricity. Furthermore, climate change necessitates a greater than ever before energy transition from fossil fuels to greener power generating sources such as wind, solar power, or other more newly discovered technologies such as hydrogen. However, significant improvements to the power distribution and transmission grids are required for high - RES penetration in the energy system. To illustrate, power networks have been built radially, with energy flowing in just one direction, from the original power source to the consumer, with no provision for the penetration of independent power producers (ipps) across power grids. As a result, studying and developing such significant components, including power protection systems, is now seen as a critical undertaking in order to minimize unanticipated breakdowns and optimize grid availability. The goal of this work is to analyze a novel and promising technology in the power protection industry known as Solid State Breakers (SSB) and its contribution to the efficient operation of power distribution networks with high-RES penetration.