Technical challenges of PV deployment into remote Australian electricity networks: A review

Jamal, Taskin; Urmee, Tania; Calais, Martina; Shafiullah, GM; Carter, Craig

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.080

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“…The electricity generation of the optimized system exceeds the use by 3262 kWh/year (7.2%). Excess electricity is always produced by the hybrid system; but, it can be used as dump load in the form of a heating or cooling load for households .…”

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“…Over the past 20 years, the rate of development of medium‐ to small‐scale off grid wind/diesel, PV/diesel, and wind/PV/diesel hybrid power systems for rural electrification has increased significantly, mainly because hybrid electricity generation systems can be more reliable and cost effective than single‐source energy systems . Off‐grid hybrid renewable electrical systems have been shown in several studies to be economically viable, especially in remote rural areas .…”

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Techno‐economic feasibility analysis of stand‐alone hybrid wind/photovoltaic/diesel/battery system for the electrification of remote rural areas: Case study Persian Gulf Coast‐Iran

Abnavi

Mohammadshafie

Rosen

et al. 2019

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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In this study, a techno‐economic feasibility study of off‐grid hybrid power systems is performed for a rural area, which is located at a significant distance from the grid connection in Bushehr province of Iran, beside the Persian Gulf. HOMER simulation software is used to determine the economic feasibility of the systems. The simulations were focused on net present cost which includes cost of energy (COE) and renewable fraction of the hybrid configurations. The results indicate that the wind/PV/diesel/battery hybrid renewable system configuration is the optimum system, primarily based on COE and achieving a 61.4% renewable energy fraction. The proposed hybrid power system not only exhibits better performance in fuel consumption but also reduces carbon dioxide emissions. It could mitigate the emission of 664 tons of greenhouse gases to the local atmosphere of the village, as well as other air pollution emissions, which could offer substantial benefit to both residence and environment. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis shows that a rise in fuel prices will derive more demand for alternative energy sources. For instance, when the fuel price is more than $0.5/L, the optimal energy option would be the wind/PV/battery system. In that case, it is no longer economical to use the diesel generator and renewable energy penetration becomes 100%. © 2019 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 38:e13146, 2019

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Techno‐economic feasibility analysis of stand‐alone hybrid wind/photovoltaic/diesel/battery system for the electrification of remote rural areas: Case study Persian Gulf Coast‐Iran

Abnavi

Mohammadshafie

Rosen

et al. 2019

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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“…However, while integrating large-scale RE with the current power grid, we face many issues that need special attention. These issues include power quality (PQ), power factor, efficiency, energy conversion cost, operating cost, demand management, reliability, safety, security, and efficiency [43,129]. Major challenges observed concerning PQ in the power system network with RE integration are voltage and frequency deviation, harmonic injections, reactive power compensation, and active power control [130,131].…”

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A State-of-the-Art Review on the Drive of Renewables in Gujarat, State of India: Present Situation, Barriers and Future Initiatives

Elavarasan¹,

Shafiullah

Kumar

et al. 2019

Energies

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Given the recent increasing public focus on climate change issues, the share of electricity generation by renewable energy resources is increasing day by day. Increased renewables share will give us robust, sustainable, and climate-friendly energy systems for the future. Renewable energy penetration with the current power systems needs substantial research, planning and development which are now the primary focus throughout the world. In this study, a global renewable energy scenario is explained in detail in contrast with India, considering a case study elucidating the comprehensive review of the Gujarat state in India. The primary focus is on Gujarat state's actions plans to pertain to harvest renewable energy and maximizing its share in the energy mix. This study examines the actions and the policies adopted by the Gujarat government to overcome the potential barriers in order to support non-conventional as well as renewable energy development. It also investigates the numerous techno-economic and social constraints with possible solutions in promoting the deployment of upcoming renewable energy resources across Gujarat. This study can be used as a guideline for the government, policymakers, utilities, stakeholders and researchers to promote an increased renewable energy share in Gujarat as well as at other places around the globe.Energies 2020, 13, 40 2 of 30 Development Goals (SDGs) in January 2016, with 17 goals, which also aimed at achieving affordable and clean energy for all [4]. The government of India, under the SDG's India Index, is planning to deliver a complete view on the "social, economic, and environmental status of the country". The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI), shortly referred to as NITI Aayog, started a broad exercise to measure the progress of "India and its States towards the SDGs for 2030" [5]. As of 2010, the global power production from non-hydro renewable energy resources accounted for about 3.3%. The support from the new policies, there has been a growth in renewables, which increased to 5% by 2011 [6]. In the early days, most industrialized countries were considered as the roots of renewable energy innovation. However, in recent years, many developing countries, especially China and India, have become popular leaders in renewable energy use, as well as an innovation [7].Considering India's current energy situation, it should decrease the emissions from the energy sector in the future and is expected to curb the rise in temperatures to below 2 • C by 2100 to support the global effect indicated in the Paris agreement [8]. About 44% of India's rural households, i.e., 138 million, produce lighting through electricity, an efficient and reliable source of power. The remaining 55% primarily use kerosene, an inefficient source and its price have also become costly [9]. The depletion of natural resources and increasing demand is ubiquitous in all states of India. There is a shortage of energy, and hence, it slows down India's industrial and economic growth. The erection o...

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“…Hence, the variable power output of PV systems has a significant impact on the generation portfolio and when integrated into these remote diesel systems, the DNSP face critical decision-making situations to maintain the supply quality, stability and reliability. Poor and unplanned PV-battery integration may cause deterioration of power quality, increased system complexities in network operation and management [2][3][4][5]. Some of the major technical issues deterring higher levels of PV penetration are: power quality À voltage regulation and frequency deviation [3,6,7], ramp rates of conventional generators [5,8,9] and spinning reserve shortage and dynamics [3,5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Poor and unplanned PV-battery integration may cause deterioration of power quality, increased system complexities in network operation and management [2][3][4][5]. Some of the major technical issues deterring higher levels of PV penetration are: power quality À voltage regulation and frequency deviation [3,6,7], ramp rates of conventional generators [5,8,9] and spinning reserve shortage and dynamics [3,5]. As PV systems lack mechanical inertia and do not include any local governor, it becomes difficult for PV-diesel systems to provide adequate control of system frequency and thus maintain system stability.…”

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confidence: 99%

A comprehensive techno-economic and power quality analysis of a remote PV-diesel system in Australia

Jamal

Shafiullah

Carter

et al. 2017

Renew. Energy Environ. Sustain.

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Abstract. Presently, the world is considering the integration of small, medium and large-scale PV systems into both urban and remote rural electricity networks. This sees a transition towards a 100% renewable energy based electricity supply from the current conventional fossil fuel based electricity supply. Australia has a significant electricity generation potential from solar PV resources which also encourages the uptake of PV-battery hybrid systems. Australian utilities operating in the isolated and remote areas are now seriously considering the integration of solar PV systems as a long-term solution to reduce costs and facilitate sustainable electricity generation. This would also defer expensive grid extension to supply electricity to these dispersed remote communities. This study aims to model and optimise a remote Australian PV-diesel system incorporated with high levels of PV penetration and battery storage and investigate the system power quality issues. The study includes system component optimisation and techno-economic analysis which considers the outcomes regarding the cost of energy (AUD$/kWh), fuel savings potential and environmental impacts. Power quality issues have been explored by analysing the response of fast frequency-responsive (FFR) battery storage. The overall study has found that higher levels of PV penetration integrated with the current diesel operated system provides a comprehensive and efficient electricity supply and FFR Li-ion batteries can mitigate transient power quality issues and maintain system frequency within acceptable limits.

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Technical challenges of PV deployment into remote Australian electricity networks: A review

Cited by 56 publications

References 46 publications

Techno‐economic feasibility analysis of stand‐alone hybrid wind/photovoltaic/diesel/battery system for the electrification of remote rural areas: Case study Persian Gulf Coast‐Iran

Techno‐economic feasibility analysis of stand‐alone hybrid wind/photovoltaic/diesel/battery system for the electrification of remote rural areas: Case study Persian Gulf Coast‐Iran

A State-of-the-Art Review on the Drive of Renewables in Gujarat, State of India: Present Situation, Barriers and Future Initiatives

A comprehensive techno-economic and power quality analysis of a remote PV-diesel system in Australia

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