Wind Project HV Grid Connection and Grid Code Compliance
Rachid Mkhaitari, Mimoun Zazoui, Yamina MOHAMED MIR
Résumé
HV connection to the high voltage grid for wind projects must comply with the local grid code, which is a set of technical and operational requirements that govern the connection and operation of renewable energy generators to the grid. The grid code is regulated by the local regulatory that are responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Compliance with the grid code is essential for the safe and reliable operation of the wind project. The scope of access to the high voltage grid is a critical factor in the development of wind projects, as it allows for the electricity generated by the wind turbines to be transmitted and distributed to consumers. Direct connection typically requires the construction of a substation, and the cost of a direct connection would also include the cost of the incoming and outgoing circuits. In contrast, a LILO (Loop-In Loop-Out) connection would typically require the construction of two substations and the installation of needed equipment at each substation and the construction of transmission lines to connect the two substations. LILO connection can be more expensive than a direct HV connection but offers increased reliability, compliance to the grid code, improved system stability, and increased system capacity.