Optimal Placement and Sizing of Energy Storage Systems in Smart Grids

Ouadi, Abderrahmane; Bentarzi, Hamid

International Journal of Automation and Safety
Volume 1, Numéro 1, Pages 10-15
2023-09-10

Optimal Placement And Sizing Of Energy Storage Systems In Smart Grids

Authors : Ouadi Abderrahmane . Bentarzi Hamid .

Abstract

In recent years, numerous incidents of voltage instability have occurred in smart power grids. The primary factor contributing to this instability is the reactive power limit of the system. Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices can play a pivotal role in mitigating voltage instability. One such FACTS device is the Static Var Compensator (SVC), which offers significant and continuous voltage control across various operational conditions In this context, this paper introduces a novel algorithm designed to determine the optimal placement and sizing of Static Var Compensators, aiming to enhance the voltage security of power systems during substantial disturbances. The selection of the most suitable location and appropriate size for the SVC is based on the sensitivity of the voltage magnitude, specifically dV/dQTo validate the effectiveness of this approach, simulations were conducted using a model of an IEEE 9-bus power network. The purpose was to showcase the positive outcomes resulting from well-implemented SVCs.