Limitations, challenges, and solution approaches in grid‐connected renewable energy systems. (20th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Basit, Muhammad Abdul; Dilshad, Saad; Badar, Rabiah; Sami ur Rehman, Syed Muhammad
• Is Part Of: International journal of energy research. Volume 44:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 4132
• Page End: 4162
• Publication Date: 2020-01-20
• Subjects: climate change -- CO2 emissions -- energy storage -- FACTS -- grid‐connected system -- hydropower -- renewable energy systems -- SMES; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Research -- Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1002/er.5033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-907X

Abstract

Summary: In the modern world, only conventional energy resources cannot fulfil the growing energy demand. Electricity is a fundamental building block of a technological revolution. Today, most of the electricity demand is met by the burning of fossil fuels but at the cost of adverse environmental impact. In order to bridge the gap between electricity demand and supply, nonconventional and eco‐friendly means of energy generation are considered. Renewable energy systems (RESs) offer an adequate solution to mitigate the challenges originated due to greenhouse gasses (GHG). However, they have an unpredictable power generation with specific site requirements. Grid integration of RESs may lead to new challenges related to power quality, reliability, power system stability, harmonics, subsynchronous oscillations (SSOs), power quality, and reactive power compensation. The integration with energy storage systems (ESSs) can reduce these complexities that arise due to the intermittent nature of RESs. In this paper, a comprehensive review of renewable energy sources has been presented. Application of ESSs in RESs and their development phase has been discussed. Role of ESSs in increasing lifetime, efficiency, and energy density of power system having RESs has been reviewed. Moreover, different techniques to solve the critical issues like low efficiency, harmonics, and inertia reduction in photovoltaic (PV) systems have been presented. Unlike most of the available review papers, this article also investigates the impact of FACTS technology in RESs‐based power system using multitype flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers. Three simulation models have been developed in MATLAB/Simulink. The results show that FACTS devices help to maintain the stability of RESs integrated power system. This review paper is believed to be of potential benefit for researchers from both the industry and academia to develop better understanding of challenges and solution techniques for REs‐based power systems and future research dimensions in this area. Abstract : Review of renewable energy systems (RESs) used around the world. Limitations and challenges appearing with integration of RESs. Solution approaches to reduce and overcome these challenges. Impact of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers for reactive power compensation and stability improvement. Impact of use of energy storage in RESs integrated grid.