Primary Frequency Response of Bulk Power Grid with Droop-Based Distribution Level Smart Inverters Conference

Mali, P, Paudyal, S, Rahman, MA. (2025). Primary Frequency Response of Bulk Power Grid with Droop-Based Distribution Level Smart Inverters . 10.1109/NAPS66256.2025.11272317

cited authors

  • Mali, P; Paudyal, S; Rahman, MA

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abstract

  • The huge penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) can have a considerable impact on the frequency dynamics of bulk power grids. Most of the DERs connect to the distribution grid through Smart Inverters (SIs), and the IEEE-1547 provides provision for frequency-active power, P (f), droop settings for DERs to respond to the frequency dynamics. In this context, this work develops the co-simulation of transmission, distribution, and DERs to study the impact of P (f) droop setting parameters of SIs on the primary frequency response of the bulk power grid. The case studies show that the inclusion of SIs with P (f) droop can help enhance the primary frequency response. Moreover, the case studies also show that the choice of P (f) droop parameters (e.g., slope, dead-band) impact the primary frequency response of the bulk power grid, and proper selection of the droop setting parameters can aid in better primary frequency response of the bulk power grid.

publication date

  • January 1, 2025

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