The rise in power demand has led to greater reliance on non-conventional energy sources like solar and wind power. Modern power systems integrate renewable energy, which causes dynamic load variations on the electric grid and results in voltage distortions. This book addresses voltage and current control in wind power plants with Self-Excited Induction Generators (SEIGs) under varying load scenarios.
Today's power systems with renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind, experience frequent fluctuations in electrical demand, leading to frequency and voltage instability. This article explores FFT analysis and harmonic mitigation, along with voltage control for wind power plants with SEIGs and multi-level DSTATCOM. The distribution generation system includes a DSTATCOM-fed SEIG wind power plant for isolated R and RL loads.
The test system features a multi-level DSTATCOM and SEIG wind plant to manage speed and load fluctuations, demonstrating the DSTATCOM's effectiveness in voltage control and harmonic mitigation. Voltage fluctuations due to speed changes and load disturbances make SEIGs suitable for wind farms. The GTO-based multi-level DSTATCOM maintains constant terminal voltage and mitigates harmonics.
This book also discusses a Solar Power plant model with a dc-dc boost converter and MPPT algorithm using MATLAB and Simulink for power quality analysis. The FFT analysis confirms improved power quality for the solar plant's output.
Additionally, the development of a Hybrid FACTS Device for controlling voltages in wind power plants with SEIG is covered. The device maintains constant voltage across various load conditions, proving its effectiveness in voltage regulation.
