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Junghun Lee1, Dongyeong Lee2, Jaehyeong Lee3
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract:
In this study, we analyzed the impact of multi-terminal direct current (MTDC) system on the integration of renewable energy resources into the Korean power system. Due to the large-scale renewable energy plants planned to be integrated into the power system, line congestion is expected in the southern part of power system. Given the difficulty in constructing AC transmission lines due to social conflicts, we proposed an alternative solution using an offshore multi-terminal DC offshore transmission system. Firstly, we calculate the effective renewable energy plant generation capacity based on annual wind and solar radiation data. Next, we conduct PSS/E simulations to minimize future line congestion in the Korean power grid. The offshore terminal is designed to transfer the power generated in southern Korea and is verified using different terminal rating cases. The simulation result, including contingency analysis, demonstrate that transferring 80% of the generated renewable power achieves the best line flow condition. Therefore, the MTDC system is a possible candidate for integrating future renewable energy systems into the Korean power grid.
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