Power Quality Improvement in Hybrid Power System using STATCOM

Meeting the escalating electricity demands posed by population growth and industrial expansion presents a significant challenge. Utilizing renewable energy sources like wind, biomass, and hydro co-generation has become imperative to satisfy energy requirements. In this proposed framework, a model featuring a grid-integrated wind energy generation system and nonlinear load is developed using MATLAB/Simulink. Integrating wind energy into the power grid impacts electricity quality, notably manifesting in voltage fluctuations, harmonics, flicker, and poor power factor at the source. The efficacy of a wind turbine and, consequently, electricity quality are assessed. To enhance power quality, the project advocates for the implementation of a STATCOM control strategy in grid-connected wind power systems. A bang-bang controller, based on hysteresis current control, is devised for STATCOM. Integrating STATCOM with the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) mitigates power quality issues. In this envisioned scheme, the FACTS device STATCOM is linked with battery power storage (BESS) at the PCC to alleviate power quality concerns. Incorporating Battery Energy Storage Systems aids in stabilizing the real power source during wind power fluctuations and facilitates the rapid injection of reactive power at the PCC.