Reliability in Medium Voltage Distribution Systems in Renewable Energy Applications

Abstract

This paper documents the consequences that occur in the absence of a diagnosis in Medium Voltage networks and cables in renewable energy applications (wind, photovoltaic), the lack or “savings” in prevention can lead to large economic losses and great disappointment in network users. In a scenario of digitalization, decarbonization and decentralization, the reliability and security of energy systems require prevention and diagnosis tools that allow achieving greater performance in the face of current challenges. Losses in power generation and losses due to repairs (corrective maintenance) are enormous and could directly and constantly affect the continuity of electrical systems.