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Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory
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The integration of large-scale solar power plants (SPPs) into distribution networks brings significant technical challenges related to voltage profiles, reactive power balance, short-circuit currents, and protection coordination. In this study, the effects of adding two SPPs with capacities of 1.6 MW and 16 MW to a pilot feeder in the Diyarbakır region are analyzed using the DIgSILENT Power Factory software based on real grid data. The scenario-based analysis evaluates critical parameters such as power flow, voltage deviations, reverse power flow, and the expected impact on short-circuit levels. The results show that higher generation capacities contribute positively to voltage stability and load balancing but may require adjustments to relay settings and breaker capacities to maintain protection reliability. This study provides a practical framework for planners and operators considering similar renewable integrations in medium-voltage distribution grids and emphasizes the need for comprehensive protection and fault analyses in future work.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
There is no need to obtain ethics committee permission for the article prepared. There is no conflict of interest with any person/institution in the article prepared.
Teşekkür
I would like to thank Dicle Elektrik Dağıtım AŞ and DIgSILENT Power Factory Turkey family for their support for this study.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Elektrik Enerjisi Taşıma, Şebeke ve Sistemleri, Elektrik Tesisleri
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
20 Ekim 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
22 Mart 2025
Kabul Tarihi
18 Temmuz 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 3
APA
Dilek, M. C., Haydaroglu, C., & Kılıç, H. (2025). Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, 4(3), 524-544. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1663319
AMA
1.Dilek MC, Haydaroglu C, Kılıç H. Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 2025;4(3):524-544. doi:10.62520/fujece.1663319
Chicago
Dilek, Merve Ceylan, Cem Haydaroglu, ve Heybet Kılıç. 2025. “Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 4 (3): 524-44. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1663319.
EndNote
Dilek MC, Haydaroglu C, Kılıç H (01 Ekim 2025) Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 4 3 524–544.
IEEE
[1]M. C. Dilek, C. Haydaroglu, ve H. Kılıç, “Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory”, Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, c. 4, sy 3, ss. 524–544, Eki. 2025, doi: 10.62520/fujece.1663319.
ISNAD
Dilek, Merve Ceylan - Haydaroglu, Cem - Kılıç, Heybet. “Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 4/3 (01 Ekim 2025): 524-544. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1663319.
JAMA
1.Dilek MC, Haydaroglu C, Kılıç H. Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 2025;4:524–544.
MLA
Dilek, Merve Ceylan, vd. “Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, c. 4, sy 3, Ekim 2025, ss. 524-4, doi:10.62520/fujece.1663319.
Vancouver
1.Merve Ceylan Dilek, Cem Haydaroglu, Heybet Kılıç. Evaluation of Solar Power Plant Integration Effects on Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Using DIgSILENT Power Factory. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 01 Ekim 2025;4(3):524-4. doi:10.62520/fujece.1663319