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How to model an islanded grid?

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Alex
2024-08-09
2025-03-03
  • Alex

    Alex - 2024-08-09

    Hello, everyone!

    I am simulating "EXAMPLE CIRCUIT 1" from the OpenDSS User Manual. In order to see how an islanded grid behaves with a DG source, I have disconected the VSOURCE.SOURCE from this example. For this purpose, I used the command "vsource.source.enabled=no". With this, I expected the WIND GENERATOR to supply power to the loads, but the currents, voltages and powers at the loads are zero. The same thing happens when I replace the WIND GENERATOR with a PVSYSTEM. Why does this happen?

    Find attached the OpenDss simulation file.

    Thank you in advance for your help.

     
    • Davis Montenegro

      Hello,

      I would recommend the following reading:

      https://sourceforge.net/p/electricdss/discussion/861977/thread/e7622c4992/?limit=25#f685

      BTW, the windgen device does not support GFM, but with an adequate device in the grid working as GFM, the windgen can help supply the loads nearby.

      Best regards,

       
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  • Menudale33

    Menudale33 - 2024-12-21

    It seems the issue arises because OpenDSS requires at least one voltage source (like VSOURCE) to maintain the voltage reference in the simulation. Without a voltage source, the DG source may not operate as expected. Consider including a small voltage reference or enabling the wind generator/PV system to act as a voltage-controlled source to simulate the islanded grid behavior.

     
  • Menudale33

    Menudale33 - 2024-12-21

    following further

     

    Last edit: Menudale33 2024-12-21

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