Integration of Decentralized Generations into the Distribution Network- Smart Grid Downstream of the Meter

Abstract

Overcoming the integration constraints of intermittent and predictable renewable energy production are one of the main distribution systems operators' objectives. Several solutions have been implemented and others are in the experimental phase, but most of these solutions are part of smart grid strategies. It is within this framework, that we have developed a solution that involves implementing a smart grid system downstream of the meter that will scratch onto the smart grid of the network manager upstream of the meter to complete it and give it a lot of flexibility. This system allows one to calculate the production forecasts of the renewable energy plants, to take charge of the load shedding priorities decided by the customer, to establish the optimal power supply scheme, to order the cut-off devices of the customer's internal installation for the execution of the optimal scheme, to communicate with the Distribution System Operator, to ensure compliance with its directives with regard to active and reactive powers to be injected on the distribution network by acting on the receivers and capacitors and responding to requests for deletion and making the necessary arrangements in such cases.