How can I simulate the power grid with distribution generations?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on simulating power grids with distributed generations, including technologies such as solar PV, fuel cells, and hydroelectric systems. Participants explore various aspects of power grid simulation, including the incorporation of real-world data, complexity levels, and the potential benefits of smart grid technologies.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in power grid simulation and seeks collaboration with others experienced in the field.
  • Another participant inquires about the goals and complexity level of the simulation being pursued.
  • A participant outlines their intention to incorporate real-world data into the simulation, including factors like wind profiles, solar irradiance, load variations, fuel cell capacity, energy storage, and connections to the transmission grid.
  • This participant also considers including cost analysis, stability, fault analysis, economic dispatch, and load sharing in their simulation.
  • There is a suggestion that forming an interest group could facilitate collaborative efforts in this extensive project.
  • One participant notes that small generators can be modeled as reductions in load, emphasizing the importance of accounting for typical reductions in losses on the distribution system.
  • Another participant advises benchmarking the simulator against actual data to ensure its validity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of agreement on the complexity and scope of the simulation project, with some acknowledging the challenges involved while others propose collaborative approaches. No consensus is reached on specific methodologies or frameworks for the simulation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the potential limitations in modeling assumptions, the need for clear definitions of terms, and the importance of benchmarking against real data, which remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in power grid simulation, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies may find this discussion beneficial.

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Hi all,

i would like to know if there is anything working on power grid simulation or other related work.

I'm currently working on power grid simulation and would like to talk to people with experience in it. Any idea how to simulate the power grid with distribution generations like solar pv, fuel cells, hydro electric, etc etc?

Those without experience do pm me a well as I'm also interested in setting up a platform where people can easily view power grid information on the web, I'll share out the details when things are more finalized.

Howard
 
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Welcome to PF.

I'm sure the DOE and the regional distribution centers run simulations. What is your goal and what level of complexity are you going for?
 
I'm trying to incorporate the real world data into the smart grid simulation. that includes wind profile in different regions, solar irradiance, load variation throughout the day (and by region)., fuel cell capacity, inclusion of grid energy storage, and connection from distributed grid to transmission grid.

also thinking of including cost analysis in grid, stability, faults analysis, economics dispatch, load sharing.

Benefits of this is the ability to understand the situation in various region, and see how implementation of smart grid technology could reduce carbon emission, incorporate renewble energy generation, and also economic benefits/cost.

please let me know if you need more information, I'm willing to provide them.
 
Well...what you are describing is an enormous task. Are you doing this yourself?
 
yap it's a lot of work, but I don't plan to do it myself, I aim to form an interest group to do similar work together, for the benefit of academic and students. what do you think?
 
Small generators are typically modeled as reductions in load. IF they can be counted on to work during the weather conditions modeled, the load at the node on the transmission grid is simply reduced. Don't forget to model the reduction[typical] in losses on the distribution system.
 
Don't neglect to benchmark your simulator against actual data. Simulation without benchmarking is like tennis with no net.
 

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