Modeling and Validation of Jordanian Power Grid in DIgSILENT PowerFactory Toward Implementing a Smart Grid Scenario

Abstract

This study presents the simulation and validation of the Jordanian national grid model using real data to study the potential upgrade of the current grid to a smart grid. The major contributions of this research are summarized in two folds: 1) the Jordan power grid with all 132 kV and 400 kV transmissions lines and substations is modeled in DIGSILENT simulation software for evaluating grid studies, such as load flow (steady state) studies and power quality studies; 2) the grid inertia is evaluated with the current renewable energy installed in the grid at different penetration levels of generated energy and different load demands. The results obtained from the model are compared with real recorded data provided by the grid operator under typical scenarios. The results presented in this study provide interesting information for increasing the model accuracy in simulating large system stability dynamics for the grid operator.