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Planning of Active Distribution Networks in Croatia

pregledni rad (znanstveni)

pregledni rad (znanstveni)

Planning of Active Distribution Networks in Croatia

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Tip pregledni rad (znanstveni)
Godina 2018
Časopis Tehnički vjesnik = Technical gazette
Nadređena publikacija Tehnički vjesnik : znanstveno-stručni časopis tehničkih fakulteta Sveučilišta u Osijeku
Volumen 25
Svesčić 6
Stranice str. 1867-1878
DOI 10.17559/TV-20171021131845
ISSN 1330-3651
EISSN 1848-6339
Status objavljeno

Sažetak

This paper explores the concept of distribution network planning in Croatia from both theoretical and practical point of view. First, the types of distribution system planning are presented. Then the technical criteria for distribution network planning in Croatia is elaborated, according to the Croatian Grid Code and the standard practice of Croatia’s Distribution System Operator. The focus of this paper is to go through the basic differences between planning active and passive distribution networks in Croatia with special attention paid to voltage and power fluctuations caused by distributed generation units. Distribution network configurations that are used in Croatia are also displayed, especially in the context of redundancy and contingency analysis. The availability and type of input data for distribution network planning is thoroughly discussed. In addition, the paper addresses the challenges associated with the elimination of the 35 kV networks and the transition from 10 to 20 kV voltage level in Croatia. Finally, some relatively new but not yet exploited concepts are overviewed, like demand response and electric vehicles along with the future development of smart grids in Croatia.

Ključne riječi

active distribution networks ; distribution network planning and operation ; distributed generation ; network configurations ; smart grids