Title:	Analysis of Power Grids with High-Penetration of Photovoltaics: the Case of Honduras
Author(s):	G. Gómez-Ramírez, C. Meza, G. Mora-Jiménez, I.A. Luévano-Reyes, L. García-Santander, J.R. Rojas
Keywords:	Grid-Connected, Grid Integration, Grid Stability
Topic:	PV Systems Engineering, Integrated/Applied PV
Subtopic:	Power Electronics and Electrical Grid Interface
Event:	8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Session:	4EO.2.1
Pages:	1148 - 1150
ISBN:	3-936338-86-8
Paper DOI:	10.4229/WCPEC-82022-4EO.2.1
Price:	0,00 EUR
Document(s):	paper, presentation

Abstract/Summary:

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In 2020, Honduras was the country with the highest penetration of solar energy in its electricity matrix. Moreover, the Honduran power system is interconnected with other countries in the Central American region, with a common regional market. On the other hand, the Honduran electricity system has a high impedance and low inertia. The conditions described above make this country an interesting case study to analyse the behaviour of a weak power grid with a high penetration of solar photovoltaic energy. This paper briefly discusses these conditions and analyses an event where a blackout occurs in Nicaragua due to the shutdown of several PV plants in Honduras. This paper also explores a solution that avoids the blackout by integrating distributed storage. The analysis and proposed solution are performed using a model of the Central American electricity grid developed using ETAP software.