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Publication - Overview of Photovoltaic Solar Cell R&D Capability in Canada - Ed. 3 (2007-2009)
CETC Number 2010-056 / 2010-07-07 Abstract The Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources Program is managed by the Department of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan), CanmetENERGY located at Varennes, Quebec. Since 2004, CanmetENERGY monitors the activities of Canadian universities in the field of photovoltaic solar cell R&D. This report is the third of a series of reviews [1,2] of the R&D capability in Canadian universities in the field of photovoltaic solar cells. The ...
CETC Number 2010-056 / 2010-07-07 Abstract The Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources Program is managed by the Department of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan), CanmetENERGY located at Varennes, Quebec. Since 2004, CanmetENERGY monitors the activities of Canadian universities in the field of photovoltaic solar cell R&D. This report is the third of a series of reviews [1,2] of the R&D capability in Canadian universities in the field of photovoltaic solar cells. The ...
Publication - Smart Grid - Activities in Canada
CETC Number 2010-087 / 2010-05-27 Smart grids are being developed in several states and provinces worldwide. Motivated by distinct policies and technical constraints, regional authorities prioritize some applications of the smart grid over others in order to meet their specific needs. Each application has a different set of economic, environmental and security impacts. Each region has its own variety of energy challenges that may be, capacity constraints, reliability or the integration ...
CETC Number 2010-087 / 2010-05-27 Smart grids are being developed in several states and provinces worldwide. Motivated by distinct policies and technical constraints, regional authorities prioritize some applications of the smart grid over others in order to meet their specific needs. Each application has a different set of economic, environmental and security impacts. Each region has its own variety of energy challenges that may be, capacity constraints, reliability or the integration ...
Publication - Anti-Islanding Protection Strategy and Commissioning of 499 kW Biogas Generator at Fepro Farms on a 12.47 kV Hydro-One Rural Feeder in Ontario
CETC Number 2009-198 / 2009-12-15 Abstract Within the Natural Resources Canada, research and development program on the Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources, CanmetENERGY has supported the development and testing of a small Biogas distributed generation unit (DG). The objective of this report is to describe the anti-islanding protection strategy and the commissioning of the system at Fepro Farms in the province of Ontario. The Fepro Farms Biogas system consists of ...
CETC Number 2009-198 / 2009-12-15 Abstract Within the Natural Resources Canada, research and development program on the Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources, CanmetENERGY has supported the development and testing of a small Biogas distributed generation unit (DG). The objective of this report is to describe the anti-islanding protection strategy and the commissioning of the system at Fepro Farms in the province of Ontario. The Fepro Farms Biogas system consists of ...
Publication - Survey of Active Solar Thermal Collectors, Industry and Markets in Canada (2008)
CETC Number CanmetENERGY_2009-11-30 / 2009-11-30 This report is a summary of a survey of the Canadian solar thermal industry conducted in the period February to April 2009, covering the 2008 calendar year. Thus survey is the most recent in a series that goes back to 2002. The survey results show continued strong growth in the Canadian solar thermal industry, with 2008 total revenue (domestic plus export) of $18.8 million, an increase of 44% over the $13.1 million reported in 2007. Of the ...
CETC Number CanmetENERGY_2009-11-30 / 2009-11-30 This report is a summary of a survey of the Canadian solar thermal industry conducted in the period February to April 2009, covering the 2008 calendar year. Thus survey is the most recent in a series that goes back to 2002. The survey results show continued strong growth in the Canadian solar thermal industry, with 2008 total revenue (domestic plus export) of $18.8 million, an increase of 44% over the $13.1 million reported in 2007. Of the ...
Publication - Fault Contribution of Grid-Connected Inverters
CETC Number 2009-163 / 2009-11-27 Abstract The distribution grid is mainly built on a radial configuration where power is coming from one transformer substation to supply clients. Up to recently, in the rare cases where distributed generation existed, it was almost exclusively constituted of rotating machines, which have quite a different behaviour under fault than inverter-based sources. Consequently, current connection impact assessments rules were built on years of rotating machines ...
CETC Number 2009-163 / 2009-11-27 Abstract The distribution grid is mainly built on a radial configuration where power is coming from one transformer substation to supply clients. Up to recently, in the rare cases where distributed generation existed, it was almost exclusively constituted of rotating machines, which have quite a different behaviour under fault than inverter-based sources. Consequently, current connection impact assessments rules were built on years of rotating machines ...
Publication - Commercial Relays Field Tests for Passive Anti-Islanding Protection Schemes of Synchronous Generator Based DGs
CETC Number 2009-181 / 2009-11-03 Abstract According to current standards, distributed generation is required to rapidly disconnect from the utility feeder in the event of loss of mains, in order to: prevent poor power quality; and prevent out-of-phase reclosing that might lead to equipment damage. Islanding detection methods can be divided into three main groups: communication based methods; passive methods; and active methods. This paper presents the results of a series of field ...
CETC Number 2009-181 / 2009-11-03 Abstract According to current standards, distributed generation is required to rapidly disconnect from the utility feeder in the event of loss of mains, in order to: prevent poor power quality; and prevent out-of-phase reclosing that might lead to equipment damage. Islanding detection methods can be divided into three main groups: communication based methods; passive methods; and active methods. This paper presents the results of a series of field ...
Publication - On the Compatibility of Fault Location Approaches and Distributed Generation
CETC Number 2009-076 / 2009-10-21 Abstract Advanced distribution automation and the integration of renewable energy are two important initiatives in the push to revolutionize the power system. Active distribution networks—intelligent distribution networks that incorporate one or more of distributed generation, demand response, and energy storage into the operation of the distribution network—is a new concept that depends largely on the compatibility of these two initiatives. This paper ...
CETC Number 2009-076 / 2009-10-21 Abstract Advanced distribution automation and the integration of renewable energy are two important initiatives in the push to revolutionize the power system. Active distribution networks—intelligent distribution networks that incorporate one or more of distributed generation, demand response, and energy storage into the operation of the distribution network—is a new concept that depends largely on the compatibility of these two initiatives. This paper ...
Publication - Integration of Storage in Electrical Distribution Systems and its Impact on the Depth of Penetration of DG
CETC Number 2009-174 / 2009-10-21 Abstract This report provides a set of study results to determine the effect of distributed storage (DS) on the Electric Distribution System (EDS) with emphasis on the depth of penetration of distributed generation (DG) units. To determine the effect of a DS unit on the distribution system and its effect on the maximum depth of DG penetration, we assume that: the efficiency of each DS unit is less than 100% customers with DG and/or DS ...
CETC Number 2009-174 / 2009-10-21 Abstract This report provides a set of study results to determine the effect of distributed storage (DS) on the Electric Distribution System (EDS) with emphasis on the depth of penetration of distributed generation (DG) units. To determine the effect of a DS unit on the distribution system and its effect on the maximum depth of DG penetration, we assume that: the efficiency of each DS unit is less than 100% customers with DG and/or DS ...
Publication - Emerging Hydropower Technologies R&D in Canada: A Strategy for 2007-2011
CETC Number 2009_Hydro_01 / 2009-10-01 Executive Summary Hydropower is clean and renewable, and it is the most predictable of the renewable energy sources. Run-of-river hydro plants capture the energy of flowing water with little or no storage and include small and low-head hydro. These types of developments can bring about environmental and socio-economic benefits through integrated design, multipurpose planning and community involvement. Small hydro is especially attractive as an ...
CETC Number 2009_Hydro_01 / 2009-10-01 Executive Summary Hydropower is clean and renewable, and it is the most predictable of the renewable energy sources. Run-of-river hydro plants capture the energy of flowing water with little or no storage and include small and low-head hydro. These types of developments can bring about environmental and socio-economic benefits through integrated design, multipurpose planning and community involvement. Small hydro is especially attractive as an ...
Publication - IEA Report: Small Scale Hydro - Public Policy & Experience, Country Report for Canada
CETC Number 2009_Hydro_02 / 2009-10-01 Executive Summary Hydropower is the dominant source of electricity in Canada, representing 60 % of electricity generation. Canada is a world leader in hydropower production: an installed capacity of over 71,978 megawatts, and an annual average production of 350 TWh, account for nearly 13% of the global output of hydropower. More recently, with increasing costs associated with competing fossil-fuel sources, there is renewed interest in developing ...
CETC Number 2009_Hydro_02 / 2009-10-01 Executive Summary Hydropower is the dominant source of electricity in Canada, representing 60 % of electricity generation. Canada is a world leader in hydropower production: an installed capacity of over 71,978 megawatts, and an annual average production of 350 TWh, account for nearly 13% of the global output of hydropower. More recently, with increasing costs associated with competing fossil-fuel sources, there is renewed interest in developing ...
