GRID COMPLIANCE STUDY
Power quality
The IEEE standard should not be exceeded by the producing station's harmonic
current injection. Harmonic current must be performed at a 10%. incremental active
power level between 0 and 100% rated o/p. By evaluating harmonics at these
incremental levels, you may identify any potential issues and ensure that the system
functions within acceptable harmonic bounds.
At POI, generating stations are prohibited from injecting more than 0.5%. of their rated
output as DC current. This helps to maintain the reliability and quality of the power
system and lowers the sources of DC current, including interface, increased losses,
and transformer saturation.
Generating stations are prohibited from introducing flicker beyond the IEEE's specified
limitations because flicker in the power system is defined as an abrupt change in
voltage that results in noticeable oscillations in electrical equipment.
Reactive Capability
To keep the power factor between 0.95 trailing and 0.95 leading, a producing station
needs to be able to provide reactive power that varies dynamically.
Frequency response & operating capability within specified frequency/voltage
band
According to the central commission's specifications, the producing unit shall be able
to regulate the output response to frequency variation ranges below 49.5 Hz and above
50.05 Hz. Up to +/- 5% voltage change should not affect the producing unit's ability to
function. A cable with an operating frequency of 47.5 to 52 Hz and a rated output
frequency range of 49.5 to 50.5 Hz should serve as the producing station. Additionally,
it should supply sufficient solar insolation for solar producing stations and sufficient
wind speed for wind generating stations
For producing stations above 10 MW linked to 33 kV and above, the real power
frequency response must be instantaneous (within 1 second) and at least 10% of the
maximum alternating current active power capacity. A governor or frequency controller
of the units at drop of 3 to 6%, dead band not exceeding +/- 0.03 Hz, and frequency
variations more than 0.3 Hz are also required for these stations.
Volage ride through capabilities
The reactive power supply takes precedence during voltage dips to help stabilize the
voltage levels, whereas the active power supply is secondary and should ideally be
maintained during voltage reductions. Should a reduction in active power be
necessary, it must be within the plant's design parameters. The active power should
reach at least 90% of its pre-fault level within a second of the voltage being restored.
When the voltage at the point of isolation (POI) on any or all phases (symmetrical or
asymmetrical overvoltage circumstances) rises over the designated values and time,
the grid- connected producing station must stay connected.
Active power control set point
The ability to regulate active power injection in accordance with a set point is a
requirement for generating stations with an installed capacity of more than 10 MW and
linked at a voltage level of 33 kV and above. It should be possible to modify this set
point in accordance with the guidelines provided by the State Load Dispatch Centre
(SLDC) or Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC), as appropriate.
Ramping capability
A facility for managing the rate of power output change at a rate of no more than +/-
10% per minute must be implemented in any generating station with an installed
capacity of more than 10 MV linked to a voltage level of 33 kV and above.
