Journal
ENERGIES
Volume 7, Issue 12, Pages 7936-7954Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en7127936
Keywords
grid codes; isolated electrical grid; grid disturbances
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- Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness under FPI Programme [PN-ENE2009-13276, BES-2010-034386]
- [CONICYT/FONDAP/15110019]
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Isolated electrical systems lack electrical interconnection to other networks and are usually placed in geographically isolated areas-mainly islands or locations in developing countries. Until recently, only diesel generators were able to assure a safe and reliable supply in exchange for very high costs for fuel transportation and system operation. Transmission system operators (TSOs) are increasingly seeking to replace traditional energy models based on large groups of conventional generation units with mixed solutions where diesel groups are held as backup generation and important advantages are provided by renewable energy sources. The grid codes determine the technical requirements to be fulfilled by the generators connected in any electrical network, but regulations applied to isolated grids are more demanding. In technical literature it is rather easy to find and compare grid codes for interconnected electrical systems. However, the existing literature is incomplete and sparse regarding isolated grids. This paper aims to review the current state of isolated systems and grid codes applicable to them, specifying points of comparison and defining the guidelines to be followed by the upcoming regulations.
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