Abstract
Grid integration testing of inverter-coupled renewable energy technologies is an essential step in the qualification of renewable energy and energy storage systems to ensure the stability of the power system. New types of devices must be thoroughly tested and validated for compliance with relevant grid codes and interconnection requirements. For this purpose, highly specialized custom-made testing equipment is needed to emulate various types of realistic grid conditions that are required by certification bodies or for research purposes. For testing multi-megawatt converters, a high power grid simulator capable of creating controlled grid conditions and meeting both power quality and dynamic characteristics is needed. This paper describes the new grid simulator concept based on ABB's medium voltage ACS6000 drive technology that utilizes advanced modulation and control techniques to create an unique testing platform for various multi-megawatt power converter systems. Its performance is demonstrated utilizing the test results obtained during commissioning activities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado, USA.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
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| State | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2016 - Milwaukee, United States Duration: 18 Sep 2016 → 22 Sep 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2016 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Period | 18/09/16 → 22/09/16 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 IEEE.
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-5D00-68302
Keywords
- Microgrids
- Power grids
- Power quality
- Power system faults
- Test facilities
- Wind energy integration