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Microgrid Applications and Technical Challenges—The Brazilian Status of Connection Standards and Operational Procedures

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  • José F. C. Castro

    (IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
    Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil)

  • Ronaldo A. Roncolatto

    (IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil)

  • Antonio R. Donadon

    (IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil)

  • Vittoria E. M. S. Andrade

    (IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
    Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil)

  • Pedro Rosas

    (IATI—Advanced Institute of Technology and Innovation, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
    Electrical Engineering Department, UFPE—Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil)

  • Rafael G. Bento

    (CPFL Energy, Campinas 13088-900, Brazil)

  • José G. Matos

    (Electrical Engineering Department, UFMA—Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, Brazil)

  • Fernando A. Assis

    (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)

  • Francisco C. R. Coelho

    (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)

  • Rodolfo Quadros

    (Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil)

  • João I. Y. Ota

    (Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil)

  • Luiz C. P. Silva

    (Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil)

  • Rafael K. Carneiro

    (Electrical Engineering Department, UNICAMP—Campinas State University, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil)

Abstract

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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  • José F. C. Castro & Ronaldo A. Roncolatto & Antonio R. Donadon & Vittoria E. M. S. Andrade & Pedro Rosas & Rafael G. Bento & José G. Matos & Fernando A. Assis & Francisco C. R. Coelho & Rodolfo Quadro, 2023. "Microgrid Applications and Technical Challenges—The Brazilian Status of Connection Standards and Operational Procedures," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-25, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:6:p:2893-:d:1103244
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