Probabilistic assessment of the impact of distributed generation and non-linear load on harmonic propagation in power networks

Abstract

The paper investigates the uncertainties involved in the assessment of annual harmonic performance of a distribution network with distributed generation and non-liner loads. Considering a random variable locations and injections of harmonic sources, both generation and load, a probabilistic assessment of harmonic propagation through the network is performed. The influence of variable and diverse distributed generation in particular is clearly documented.