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ECE 316 Lecture 1B Basics of Traditiona Power System and Smart Grid 2022
ECE 316 Lecture 1B Basics of Traditiona Power System and Smart Grid 2022
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ECE 316: Introduction to Electrical Energy Systems 2022 8
What is an Infinite Bus?
A fixed voltage source with fixed frequency and voltage amplitude.
Slide 12
Problem
• Legislations deregulating the grid favored generation.
• Generators can sell their power around the country by paying a set rate
to the T&D companies, a “wheeling” charge.
• No investment in transmission and distribution. T&D infrastructure
lagging behind generation. Reserve margin dwindled.
Electrical vehicles