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Topics in Transmission:
Voltage Stability and Connecting Renewable Sources to the Grid
Sunday, March 1
p.m. Arrival of all attendees (possible informal dinner with Carson Taylor and AMSC
staff in hotel to go over agenda, changes, introductions, etc.)
Monday, March 2 – Salon C and D
8:00 – 10:15 Introduction, basic power transmission concepts (Carson Taylor)
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Introduction to voltage stability (Carson Taylor)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Reactive power compensation and control (Carson Taylor)
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-5:00 Power system modeling related to voltage stability (Carson Taylor)
6:30-8:00 Dinner
Speaker: Craig Quist, PacifiCorp. Topic: Impacts of Renewable Energy
Generation on Transmission Systems
Topics in Transmission:
Voltage Stability and Connecting Renewable Sources to the Grid
Course Description
Increased penetration of renewable generation sources such as wind and solar energy, driven by
defined targets for the amount of renewable generation mix, is pushing the performance on our
transmission grids to new limits in many regions. Typically these generation sources are located
in remote areas requiring long distance power transmission facilities to deliver the generated
power to the load centers. Obstacles to the siting of conventional transmission lines have also
given rise to serious power delivery and voltage management issues. This, along with an
underlying emphasis to maximize the utilization of existing assets, has exposed our power
transmission grid to significant voltage stability concerns with potentially far reaching
consequences to security and reliability of power supply to the customers. Solutions that provide
secure and reliable power are needed - solutions that support robust competitive markets and that
are consistent with today's land use and environmental values.
AMSC is sponsoring this very important seminar, conducted by Carson Taylor Seminars, to
increase awareness of the subject of voltage collapse and voltage instability on today’s heavily
stressed electric transmission grids. The seminar will include basic concepts on active and
reactive power transmission, transmission systems components, voltage stability and reactive
power compensation as a tool to address power systems instabilities. In-depth analysis of actual
voltage stability and collapse events worldwide will be discussed along with a discussion on
modern methods adopted by these utilities to prevent such events in the future. The seminar will
also feature industry experts discussing impacts on transmission system operation, modeling and
voltage stability with today’s increased focus on renewable energy generation and integration
requirements. Attendees will also be able to learn about some of the latest developments in
modeling tools and techniques available to allow system wide voltage collapse analysis to be
undertaken. These techniques will allow power system planners and engineers to appropriately
identify and address potential problems well in advance of when they could occur.
The seminar will be an outstanding opportunity for consultants, engineers and managers who are
involved in planning, operation, design, specification, installation and maintenance of
transmission assets to update their knowledge and understanding of current practices, issues and
developments on the subject of voltage stability and voltage collapse. The seminar will also
provide a unique opportunity to establish networks with colleagues and share experiences.
Topics in Transmission:
Voltage Stability and Connecting Renewable Sources to the Grid
Carson Taylor retired from Bonneville Power Administration in 2006, where he was a Principal
Engineer, Transmission Operations and Planning. He joined BPA in 1969 after earning degrees
from the University of Wisconsin and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His interests include
power system control and protection, system dynamic performance, ac/dc interactions, and
power system planning and operation.
Mr. Taylor is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and has served on two
National Research Council technical committees. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE, past chairman
of the IEEE Power System Stability Controls Subcommittee, and the 2009 recipient of the IEEE
Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution award. He is a Distinguished Member
of CIGRÉ and convenor of three CIGRÉ task forces on power system voltage and angle stability.
He is the author of the book Power System Voltage Stability. The book is translated into Chinese.
Mr. Taylor has authored or co-authored numerous technical papers.