Article
Planning Studies for Connection of 500 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant to Oman Grid at Ibri
Proceedings of the 14th GCC Cigre International Conference, Paper No. A302, GCC Power, Kuwait, 11-13 November 2018.
(2018)
Abstract
Summary:
The paper presents techno-economic studies for connecting a 500MW Photovoltaic (PV) power plant to the Main Interconnected Transmission System (MITS) at Ibri. The objective is to justify the required capital expenditure on the basis of the submission of a full, complete and robust study report insuring the transmission system in Oman is planned, developed and operated in an efficient manner. Three connection options are proposed and compared considering cost, compliance with the Security Standard, technical performance, deliverability, environmental conditions, flood risk assessment and safety.
The MITS models of 2020 and 2021 have been updated to include the simulation of the alternative connections of the 500MW PV power plant. The DIgSILENT PowerFactory professional software is used to perform system analyses for different cases. The solar PV technology and components are discussed. The MITS description and is presented. Steady-state analyses; including power flow, 3-phase short-circuit, 1-phase short-circuit and contingency are presented. Transient analyses; including system responses to line fault and generator outage are presented.
Keywords
- Ibri Solar Power Plant,
- MITS,
- Photovoltaic
Disciplines
Publication Date
November 11, 2018
Citation Information
H. A. Al Riyami, A. G. Al Busaidi, A. A. Al Nadabi, M. N. Al Sayabi, A. S. Al Omairi, and O. H. Abdalla: “Planning Studies for Connection of 500 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant to Oman Grid at Ibri”, Paper No. A302, the 14th GCC Cigre International Conference, GCC Power, Kuwait, 11-13 November 2018.