Large-Scale High PV Power Grid Dynamic Model Development -- A Case Study on the U.S. Eastern Interconnection

Abstract: Power systems are undergoing a transformation toward a low-carbon non-synchronous generation portfolio. A major concern for system planners and operators is the system dynamics in the high renewable penetration future. Because of the scale of the system and numerous components involved, it is extremely difficult to develop high PV dynamic models based upon actual power system models. The main contribution of this paper is providing an example of developing high PV penetration models based on the validated dynamic model of an actual large-scale power grid - the U.S. Eastern Interconnection system. The displacement of conventional generators by PV is realized by optimization. Combining the PV distribution optimization and the validated dynamic model information, this approach avoids the uncertainties brought about by transmission planning. As the existing dynamic models can be validated by measurements, this approach improves the credibility of the high PV models in representing future power grids. This generic approach can be applied to develop high PV dynamic models for other actual large-scale systems.