Exploration of Power Grid Stability with the Introduction of Renewable Energy Sources

With the reduction of gas reserves and the goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050 in mind, the Dutch government is taking steps to switch to alternative energy sources and to strengthen the electrical power grid. Transient stability or the ability to return to stable conditions after a disturbance is paramount to the operation of an...

Relocatable Energy Storage Systems for Congestion Management

In 2018 the Dutch government, businesses and other stakeholders started negotiating an agreement to combat climate change (het Klimaatakkoord). Energy consumption is changing and more Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are implemented. While these changes are ongoing, the Distribution System Operators (DSOs) must ensure no congestion occurs in the...

Comparison of aggregated models for CHIL validation of PV power plant controllers

With the increase in the number of utility-scale PV power plants being integrated into the grid, there has been a rise in interest in the testing and validation of components involved in these power plants. Due to the inflexibility of the current field testing methods, there is an increased push towards validation of the involved components...

Hedging strategies to mitigate electricity price volatility exposure using storage units

The ambitious energy policy goals set by the European Union have accelerated the pace at which energy efficiency and clean energy measures are being adopted. The Netherlands, lagging behind by a massive margin in transitioning to a green energy infrastructure, feel the need, now more than ever, to push the integration of renewable energy into...

Optimal Sizing and Strategy of a Hybrid Energy Storage System for Smoothing Renewable Power Fluctuations: Considering uncertainty of PV and Wind Power Output

Developing renewable energy sources entails new challenges which have not been faced previously by the traditional grid. One of the issues is the variability of renewable resources due to their characteristics of weather. The intermittent nature produces uncertainty in generation output, especially in solar and wind power generation. As...

Interconnecting Geographically Distributed Laboratories for Smart Grid Testing & Validation

There is a convergence occurring between the energy demands of modern society and the sustainability requirements of the environment in which we live in. The combination of these factors is driving the development and implementation of an updated power system with integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES). This calls for an update of the...

Modelling and performance analysis of an integrated control system for providing ancillary services using a BESS

The production and consumption of energy in all walks of life is moving towards a greener and more sustainable mix of energy sources away from the traditional sources of coal and gas. With this shift, more renewable energy is expected to be integrated into the grid replacing conventional synchronous generators. In such conditions, the stability...

Cyber Security Assessment of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers in Amsterdam

With the inclusion of Electric Vehicles Charging Stations in the city of Amsterdam, there is not enough knowledge to understand if the electrical grid infrastructure can withstand this increase in the load. In this thesis work the distribution grid of Amsterdam has been replicated and a cyber attack against the EV Charging Stations has been...