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Modeling an Industrial Distribution Network with Significant Photovoltaic Integration Using ATP-EMTP

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Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the impact of photovoltaic (PV) sources on the effectiveness and selectivity of earth fault protection in a 6 kV industrial distribution network. Simulations were conducted in the ATP-EMTP environment using a model of a generalized, real industrial network with an isolated neutral point. This model was based on data from real-world cases of earth faults with varying resistance. This study’s main objective was to determine how the power generated by PV sources affects the time and spectral waveforms of currents and zero-sequence voltages, in addition to the network’s overall response to disturbances. The results provide a quantitative assessment of the impact of distributed generation on the operational security of industrial power grids and form a basis for developing recommendations for coordinating protection in power systems integrated with renewable energy sources.

Original languageEnglish
Article number196
JournalEnergies
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • ATP-EMTP
  • earth fault protection
  • medium voltage network with isolated neutral point
  • photovoltaics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Fuel Technology
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Energy (miscellaneous)
  • Control and Optimization
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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