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Hugo R. Torquato
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, MG
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Thiago M. Braga
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, MG
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Hélio M. A. Antunes
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, ES
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Danilo I. Brandão
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, MG
Keywords:
Hosting Capacity, Volt-Var, Volt-Watt, OpenDSS, PVSystem, Photovoltaic
Abstract
This paper evaluates the Volt-Var and Volt-Watt controls applied to photovoltaic distributed generators in order to raise the hosting Capacity (HC) of a distribution grid. The simulations compare the independent and joint performance of both Volt-Var and Volt-Watt controls using OpenDSS. Finally, their behavior is compared and the low voltage distribution network HC estimation tool is validated. This developed tool is flexible in terms of allowing implementation of advanced ancillary services and microgrid control.