Grid frequency analysis with the issue of high wind power penetration

Abstract

As wind turbine output is proportional to the cube of wind speed, the wind turbine generator output fluctuates due to random variations of wind speed. Hence, if the power capacity of wind power generator becomes large, wind power generator output can have an influence on the power system frequency. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of the ratio of wind capacity to the power system capacity, on the power system frequency. To do this, a 100[MVA] thermal synchronous generator (SG) is considered and the total capacity of wind power induction generator (IG) increases as 3[MVA], 5[MVA] and 10[MVA] connected to the line. It is seen that the system frequency fluctuation is more severe for 10% capacity of wind power penetration. Again, a hydro generator to the same capacity that of the thermal generator of 100[MVA] is considered and IG capacity increases as before. In this case, it is seen that the system frequency fluctuation is more severe for 10% capacity of wind power. However, SGs total capacity of 100[MVA] is considered combined with 50[MVA] thermal generator and 50[MVA] hydro generator and IG capacity increases as before. In this case, it is also seen that the system frequency fluctuation is more severe for 10% of total wind power capacity. For this reason, as the wind power penetration increases rapidly nowadays for its clean, non-polluting and renewable energy, this study will be helpful for taking preventive measures for the power grid operators to improve the stability and quality of electric power. Considering these point of view, this study plays a vital role for power system applications.