Renewable Energy Integration in Utility Grids

Renewable Energy Integration in Utility Grids: Advances in Power Quality, Protection, Stability, and Flexibility reviews current challenges and technologically driven solutions to mitigate the significant issues associated with increasing renewable resource penetration in utility grid networks. It provides a detailed framework to address significant challenges for high renewable energy integration into the utility grid networks, using intelligent techniques and advanced power electronics technology. Chapters address current advances in the grid integration of wind technology, solar PV systems, solar thermal plants, reactive power management, grid stability, variability, power quality, power system protection, generation-side flexibility, demand-side flexibility, smart monitoring and communication, and regulatory frameworks. - Provides a detailed overview of the core challenges faced by utility grids with high renewable energy penetration, together with potential solutions - Amalgamates highly interdisciplinary technical guidance for optimized design, flexible operation, control, and maintenance in renewable-dominated grids - Draws from the contributions of highly-respected global researchers and practitioners, featuring carefully selected case studies reflecting global practice and perspectives - Provides deep insights on many critical issues pertaining to grid-integrated renewable energy, including flexibility, quality, stability, and protection