Optimizing Distributed Generation and Virtual STATCOM System Organization and Control A Comprehensive Approach

Voltage stability in the distribution system is jeopardized by the growing number of DG connections. Stabilize voltage via reactive power compensators like STATCOM. The intricate design of STATCOM's distribution system makes installation a challenging task. If not properly positioned, the system's economic efficiency and availability might be negatively affected. This work proposes a method for Virtual STATCOM Configuration and Control that enables several DGs to function as a single STATCOM. Virtual STATCOM makes advantage of preexisting power facilities rather than constructing new ones. This eliminates the complexity in the distribution system, which is a major obstacle to installation, and makes it cost-effective. In contrast to traditional STATCOM, which only manages the power quality-of the access-point, E-STATCOM regulates a large number of DGs connected to the system in order to modify the PCC's power quality. A linear programming configuration is used to set up the Virtual STATCOM integrated control mechanism. This accounts for the variations in power production, inverter capacity, and distance between DG and PCC.