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Item Enhancing Small-Signal Stability of Intermittent Hybrid Distributed Generations(2020 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC), 2020-01-01) Ajeigbe, Olusayo A.; Munda, Josiah L.; Hamam, YskandarThe variability of large-scale photovoltaic/wind hybrid distributed generation power integrated into the distribution system causes persistent system oscillations. The oscillations result in serious small-signal stability issues when these distributed generation units are not adequately optimised and the network dynamic variables are unconstrained as seen in the existing renewable power allocation planning works. In this paper, planning and design of optimal allocation (sizing, placement) and timing of intermittent renewable energy hybrid distributed generations such as photovoltaic and wind is being investigated with the ultimate goal of maximising the renewable power generated and absorbed into the distribution network within the required smallsignal stability level at a minimum net present value of total cost. The problem is formulated as a stochastic mixed integer linear program where variables related to small-signal stability are constrained. The paper also evaluated the impact of these renewable generation output power variability on the smallsignal stability of the IEEE-24 bus test system using eigenvalues analysis. The results indicate a profound improvement on the small-signal stability of the network, an increase in the quantity of renewable power absorbed and a significant reduction in the costs of emissions and electricity.Item Towards maximising the integration of renewable energy hybrid distributed generations for small signal stability enhancement: A review(International Journal Energy Res. 2020, 2019-08-12) Ajeigbe, Olusayo A.; Munda, Josiah L.; Hamam, YskandarIntegrating renewable energy hybrid distributed generation (REHDG) into distribution network systems (DNSs) has become increasingly important because of various technical, economic, and environmental advantages accruing from it. However, the output power of REHDGs from photovoltaic (PV) and wind is highly variable because of its dependency on intermittent parameters such as solar irradiance, temperature, and wind speed. Such variability of generated power from large-scale REHDGs or load introduces small signal instabilities (oscillations). Meanwhile, different locations of integration and sizes of REHDGs in the DNS affect the system oscillation modes by either improving or depriving the small-signal stability (SSS) of the network. Consequently, a significant number of research has been conducted on the planning of optimal allocation of REHDGs in DNS. In this regard, this paper reviews the existing planning models, optimisation techniques, and resources' uncertainty modelling employed in REHDGs allocations in terms of their capability in obtaining optimal solutions and enhancing SSS of the system. Planning models with optimisation algorithms are evaluated for modelling renewable resource uncertainties and curtailing SSS variables. Researchworks on planning of optimal allocation of these generations attain minimum cost, but were unable to satisfy the SSS requirements of the system. The existing models for the planning and design of optimal timing, sizing, and placement of REHDGs will need to be improved to optimally allocate REHDGs and satisfy the SSS of the DNS after the integration.