Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO086: Offshore Wind Integration and Grid Stability Challenge: Methodology for a Preliminary Evaluation of a new Offshore Wind Farm Stability from Early Stages of Project Development
Irene Leal, Grid Assessment Analyst, BlueFloat Energy
Abstract
Electrical grids must evolve globally as a consequence of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) installation. As the number of renewable power plants connected to the grid increases, power system stability will become more challenging due to the reduction of system inertia. System stability has been historically provided by synchronous generation (grid forming technology). In parallel, the most common IBR technology behaviour is known as "grid following" technology, not able to provide system stability. In cases where renewable power plants are connected to weak grids, additional equipment must be installed to guarantee the system stability. Nowadays, the new IBR developments are implementing new control strategies (such as virtual-impedance-control-strategies) that enable IBRs to mimic the inertial response of grid-forming technologies. This is a huge advantage for power systems with low inertia conditions and makes grid forming converters a solution that allows the injection of high amounts of renewable energy into power systems without compromising their stability. Grid forming technology will enable earlier and more efficient connection of renewable generators, particularly where power injection is already high. From the perspective of an offshore wind developer, it is crucial to be aware of the status and requirements of the power grid where the project will connect. The stability and the dynamics of the grid directly affect the electrical design of the offshore wind farm to comply with the grid code of the region and shall be considered from early stages of development of the project; mainly because any change of design in later stages of a project may heavily impact the project finance and the viability of the offshore wind farm. This abstract proposes a methodology to evaluate from early stages of project development, the stability of the evacuating grid to optimize project finance by avoiding changes to the electrical design and to streamline project deployment.
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