Integration of DG in MV-grids: challenges encountered by the grid operator

E.J. Coster, D. Houwelingen, van

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Abstract

A major part of decentralised production in the Netherlands consists of Combined Heat and Power-plants (CHP). Especially in the horticultural sector small CHP-plants with a maximum rating of 2,5 MW are applied. In these areas the CHP-plants are connected to the Medium voltage grid which leads to a high penetration level of CHP-plants. The Dutch law obliges grid operators to connect CHP-plants to the grid in 18 weeks, and prohibits long term transportation restrictions. When dealing with multiple CHP-connection in a grid the legal obligations conflict with planning permissions and project times. The presentation describes a scenario based method, which enables Stedin to plan the grid expansion pro-actively. In the presentation the results of the case study in the Oostland area are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc. 20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2009), 8-11 June 2009, Prague Czech Republic
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Number of pages1
VolumePart 2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-84919-160-9
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2009) - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 8 Jun 200911 Jun 2009
Conference number: 20

Conference

Conference20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2009)
Abbreviated titleCIRED 2009
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period8/06/0911/06/09

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