Application of Monte Carlo Simulation in the Analysis of the Impacts of Distributed Generation on a Radial Feeder

• Henrique Corrêa Federal University of Goiás
• Flávio Vieira Federal University of Goiás
• Marcelo de Castro Federal University of Goiás

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erigo.2020.13870

Abstract

This work presents a case study concerning the operation of a distribution feeder with associated distributed generation, with the objective of discussing the importance of probabilistic modeling in the analysis of power systems with distributed generation. The impact over voltage profile is analyzed probabilistically by means of the Monte Carlo method, with multiple scenarios of feeder length and loading being considered. The results reinforce the fact that, even for simple systems, the stochastic character of distributed generation may not be ignored without incurrence in severe modeling errors.

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