Stability of the Tunisian electricity distribution network (Ashtart)‎ following massive integration of offshore wind turbines

Abstract EN

Following the important request of electricity, the appeal to the integration of wind power in electricity grids remains highly remarkable.

This kind of power present a source which is renewable and clean without degrading the quality of the air.

The integration of wind turbines is not totally perfect view that the rate of integration into the network is quite low because of their random production, as well as the continuity of service and the preservation of the stability will not always guaranteed.

Offshore Wind turbines are often located in far-off regions where grid access is relatively weak.

This paper focuses on the study of the electric networks stability in the presence of disruptions and following the integration of offshore wind turbines.

The application of simulations shows that after the addition of a FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) device such as STATCOM, the level of penetration of wind energy without losing the stability of the network has been significantly improved, as well as maintaining stability increases even when a fault occurs.

Simulations were achieved on the Tunisian electricity distribution network (ASHTART) of the SEREPT (Society for Research and Exploitation of Petroleum) using the Matlab-based toolbox (PSAT).