Feeder Hosting Capacity
Feeder Hosting Capacity
Overview
ETAP Feeder Hosting Capacity (FHC) precisely calculates optimal hosting capacity while respecting constraints. In addition, it studies the impacts of distributed energy resource (DER) penetration to DER-rich systems. To address hosting capacity limitations, the advanced functionalities of smart inverters are incorporated into the feeder hosting capacity.
With a comprehensive constraint set, such as thermal limit and voltage constraints, ETAP FHC provides reliable solutions to plan DER integration with existing power grids. By conducting FHC studies, utilities can optimize the placement and capacity of DERs, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
Key Features
- Optimize nodal DER hosting capacity
- Optimize feeders DER hosting capacity
- Study impacts of DER penetration
Key Benefits
- Increases renewable energy penetration
- Mitigates Feeder Hosting Capacity (FHC) limitations
- Facilitates the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system
- Supports DER integration planning and policy-making
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Discover the new Feeder Hosting Capacity module provided in ETAP 2024 to support solar PV systems being integrated into modern distribution networks. Incorporating PV arrays into existing feeders presents several challenges, including overvoltage, backflow, thermal overloading, protection mis-coordination, and increased harmonic distortion. To address these issues, it is essential to perform feeder hosting capacity (FHC) studies, which assess the optimal amount and placement of PV installations. By leveraging ETAP 2024's Feeder Hosting Capacity module, engineers and utilities can confidently integrate renewable energy sources into their grids while ensuring optimal performance and sustainability. The three key analysis options provided in ETAP FHC, Nodal HC, Stochastic HC and Impact Analysis are described in detail, along with how smart inverters are addressed.
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