Effect of grid disturbances on fault-ride-through behaviour of MV-connected DG-units, in especially CHP-plants

In the near future a significant amount of the consumed electrical energy will be generated by distributed generation (DG). Because of the small size these units are normally connected to the local distribution grid [1]. Connection of DG changes the operation of the distribution grid. In order to minimize the effect of DG during grid disturbances some standards oblige immediate disconnection of DG-units. With an increasing number of DG-units this strategy can lead to a disconnection of a large amount of DG-units and jeopardize the security of supply. To prevent large unbalances between generation and load because of disconnection of DG-units some grid operators have defined fault-ride- through requirements. These fault-ride-through requirements are especially applied for large wind parks which are connected to the transmission grid.

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