Research on Overvoltage Monitoring Technology for Distributed New Energy Intelligent Stations

Authors

  • Zhidu Huang Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China
  • Longfei Zhang 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China
  • Wei Huang 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China
  • Shan Li 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China
  • Yajuan Chen Nanning Power Supply Bureau of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd, Nanning 530023, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.3965

Keywords:

New energy, new distribution network, lightning hazard assessment, lightning protection measurement

Abstract

Distributed renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and small hydropower of the new distribution network are mainly connected to the grid through distribution lines, which are susceptible to lightning overvoltage. Therefore, this paper conducts a lightning risk assessment of the active distribution network system, including the photovoltaic (PV) side and the line-side. The study analyzes the effectiveness of two lightning protection measures: strengthening insulation and installing lightning arresters in the new distribution network. Strengthening insulation involves enhancing the first three towers and all line towers. However, the results show that both methods cannot effectively reduce the lightning failure rate on the PV-side and may even lead to adverse effects. Additionally, the analysis of in stalling lightning arresters reveals that installing them on the first-level towers of the distribution line can significantly reduce the impact of lightning on both the line and PV-sides. In particular, installing lightning arresters simultaneously on the first three towers closest to the PV-side can drastically reduce the overall lightning trip rate on the line-side.

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Author Biographies

Zhidu Huang, Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China

Zhidu Huang (1985.09–), male, obtained master’s degree in Power System and Automation from Guangxi University. Currently, he serves as a senior engineer at the Electric Power Science Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. The current research direction includes equipment monitoring and early warning technology, as well as intelligent disaster prevention and mitigation technology for power grids.

Longfei Zhang, 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China

Longfei Zhang (1987.03–), male, graduated from North China Electric Power University with a master’s degree in Environmental Science. Senior Engineer at the Electric Power Science Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd., with a research focus on fault diagnosis and monitoring of power equipment.

Wei Huang, 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China

Wei Huang (1985.06–), male, graduated from Guangxi University with a master’s degree in Power System and Automation. He is a senior engineer at the Electric Power Science Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. His research direction focuses on power equipment monitoring and early warning technology.

Shan Li, 1) Power Grid Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi, Nanning 530023, China 2) Guangxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Control and Maintenance of Power Equipment, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co. Ltd, Nanning 530023, China

Shan Li (1986.04–), female, Graduated from Guangxi University and majoring in power electronics and power drives with master degree, works at the Electric Power Research Institute of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd and current work as senior engineer. The current research direction includes Power system operation analysis and Power grid disaster prevention and mitigation.

Yajuan Chen, Nanning Power Supply Bureau of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd, Nanning 530023, China

Yajuan Chen (1986.09–), female, graduated from the School of Electrical Engineering at Guangxi University with a bachelor’s degree, works as an engineer at Nanning Power Supply Bureau of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. The current research direction includes relay protection automation and safety automation.

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Published

2025-02-19

How to Cite

Huang, Z. ., Zhang, L. ., Huang, W. ., Li, S. ., & Chen, Y. . (2025). Research on Overvoltage Monitoring Technology for Distributed New Energy Intelligent Stations. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 39(06), 1209–1228. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.3965

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Renewable Power & Energy Systems