Maximizing solar energy penetration in the smart grid using innovativepower system architecture.

Electrical Energy represents one of the fastest growing types of energy; however this growth

is accompanied by diminishing fossil fuel resources. Renewable sources of energyespecially

solar- represent one of the possible ways to meet this increased demand. For that

reason , many countries have ambitious plans for increasing their electricity production from

solar energy. Utilities believed that integrating solar electricity into their systems is not a

difficult task, however when the penetration level of solar electricity started to increase, they

began to face new untraditional problems. Most of these problems are due to the intermittent

nature of solar energy. The high variability in production-due to temperature variations,

moving clouds, etc. – greatly affects the reliability, stability and security of the electric power

system. In this project, we are trying to develop a new innovative architecture for the power

system that helps utilities integrate solar electricity into their grids while maintaining the

performance of the power system.

Faculty Supervisor:

Magdy Salama

Student:

Partner:

Hydro One;University of Waterloo

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

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