On the feasibility of using distributed generation to tackle the issue of insufficient transmission capacity of power lines in urban area

Abstract

Issues related to the use of distributed generation for solving the problem of insufficient grid capacity in Moscow are analyzed. The problem area, where the current load of the power transmission line (TL) does not meet the requirements for the mode parameters is considered. The paper proposes an alternative way of tackling this problem by installing a low-capacity gas power plant (GPP) instead of reconstructing the power grid. Results obtained from this study can be used by electricity distribution companies as guidelines for solving the above problem.