2022
Europe
A new approach to grid management by using synchrophasor technology that can detect a power swing from a sudden energy unbalance, known as an out-of-step condition, in the grid. The technology provides voltage and phasor measurements in real time, allowing for swift action to prevent a system outage.
Highlights
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Uses an algorithm and synchrophasors to identify severe disturbances which can potentially result in blackouts.
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Has been tested successfully in the Icelandic grid.
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Provides a fast, reliable, and low-cost solution for grid stability, especially when working towards a high amount of renewable energy.
Main Information
This practice uses synchrophasors to enhance grid security and provide timely detection of severe power swings. The practice overcomes the drawbacks of other solutions by differentiating between stable and unstable power swings, quickly detecting fast and slow swings, requiring low processing power, and removing the need for time-consuming studies with its versatile adaptability.
It provides a cheaper solution that does not require other special devices and is based on a software application that can run in every control room. The practice addresses the urgent need to provide smart solutions for future power systems with high level of renewable energy.
This practice was developed by the Power System Protection Centre of the Netherlands, which operates within TU Delft and is a centre for advanced research, education and knowledge transfer in large scale power system protection.
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