LAPSE:2023.31427
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LAPSE:2023.31427
Microgrid Applications and Technical Challenges—The Brazilian Status of Connection Standards and Operational Procedures
April 18, 2023
One of the challenges faced by Brazilian distribution utilities to enable the connection and operation of microgrids (MGs) is the absence of a solid set of technical standards in the country. An alternative has been to use and adapt existing standards applied to micro- and mini-distributed generation. In this context, this paper presents an analysis of the development status of norms, standards, and general requirements for the connection and operation of microgrids, as well as a proposal for the regulation and structuring of technical and operational requirements related to the implementation of microgrid projects. Some critical points highlighted in the paper include: the modes of operation, the minimum requirements for the different modes of operation, interoperability of systems, a conceptual model with attribution of responsible actors for the decentralized management of microgrids adapted to the institutional standards of the Brazilian sectorial model, a proposal for a standard connection structure considering the point of connection (PoC) implanted using multifunctional relay and recloser, procedures for technical feasibility assessment (operational studies) of MGs connection, and, finally, a discussion of operational issues of storage systems in a microgrid environment.
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connection and operation of microgrids, microgrids, mini- and microgeneration, normative rules and procedures
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Castro JFC, Roncolatto RA, Donadon AR, Andrade VEMS, Rosas P, Bento RG, Matos JG, Assis FA, Coelho FCR, Quadros R, Ota JIY, Silva LCP, Carneiro RK. Microgrid Applications and Technical Challenges—The Brazilian Status of Connection Standards and Operational Procedures. (2023). LAPSE:2023.31427
Author Affiliations
Castro JFC: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil [ORCID]
Roncolatto RA: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Donadon AR: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Andrade VEMS: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
Rosas P: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil [ORCID]
Bento RG: CPFL Energy, Campinas 13088-900, Brazil
Matos JG: Electrical Engineering Department, UFMA—Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil [ORCID]
Assis FA: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFSJ—Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei 36307-352, Brazil [ORCID]
Coelho FCR: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFSJ—Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei 36307-352, Brazil [ORCID]
Quadros R: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil [ORCID]
Ota JIY: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
Silva LCP: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
Carneiro RK: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil [ORCID]
Roncolatto RA: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Donadon AR: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Andrade VEMS: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
Rosas P: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil [ORCID]
Bento RG: CPFL Energy, Campinas 13088-900, Brazil
Matos JG: Electrical Engineering Department, UFMA—Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil [ORCID]
Assis FA: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFSJ—Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei 36307-352, Brazil [ORCID]
Coelho FCR: IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Electrical Engineering Department, UFSJ—Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei 36307-352, Brazil [ORCID]
Quadros R: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil [ORCID]
Ota JIY: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
Silva LCP: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
Carneiro RK: Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil [ORCID]
Journal Name
Energies
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16
Issue
6
First Page
2893
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-03-21
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1996-1073
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PII: en16062893, Publication Type: Review
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