Frequency control of future power systems: reviewing and evaluating challenges and new control methods

Zeyad Assi Obaid*, Liana M. Cipcigan, Lahieb Abrahim, Mazin T. Muhssin

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Abstract

Integration of more renewable energy resources introduces a challenge in frequency control of future power systems. This paper reviews and evaluates the possible challenges and the new control methods of frequency in future power systems. Different types of loads and distributed energy resources (DERs) are reviewed. A model representation of a population of the water heater devices for the demand side frequency response is considered. A model representation of a population of battery energy storage system (BESS)-based DERs such as smart electric vehicles (EVs) charging, large-scale BESSs, and residential and non-residential BESSs, are highlighted. The simplified Great Britain power system and the 14-machine South-East Australian power system were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new methods in controlling power system frequency following a disturbance. These new methods are effective in recovering the fallen frequency response and present a great potential in controlling the frequency in future power systems.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-25
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy
Volume7
Issue number1
Early online date2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Aug 2019

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