Improving long line stability by integrating renewables using static synchronous generators

Abstract

Daily increasing in renewable energy sources installed in dispersed location, has led to greater need for long transmission lines to use these green sources. Voltage and phase stability are major challenges for transmission system operators in the operation of these lines. In this paper, a Static Synchronous Generators based in Synchronous Power Controller (SSG-SPC) is presented and implemented in a long AC transmission system in order to reducing stability problems. Power control strategies, compatibility with the grid codes and improvement in voltage and phase stability by SSG-SPC are investigated. Simulations and Experimental test results confirms SSG-SPC capability for participation in reactive compensation, damping active power oscillations and modify stability margins.