Enhancing grid stability and sustainability through virtual power plants: A case study of Chile.

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dc.contributor.authorYanine, Fernando
dc.contributor.authorMasrur, Hasan
dc.contributor.authorMontoya, Fernando
dc.contributor.authorHidalgo, Mauricio
dc.coverage.spatialUnited States
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-21T20:16:39Z
dc.date.available2026-07-21T20:16:39Z
dc.date.issued2026-07-17
dc.description.abstractThe rapid growth of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation in urban power networks has intensified challenges related to frequency stability, voltage regulation, and overall power quality, particularly in regions with high penetration of small- and medium-scale distributed generation (PMGD). This study evaluates the role of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) as coordinated control mechanisms to mitigate these disturbances. A simulation-based framework is developed using representative operational data from ENEL DistribuciĆ³n Chile, combined with dynamic system modeling implemented in Python. Three operating scenarios are analyzed: (i) PMGD without VPP support, (ii) PMGD with integrated VPP coordination, and (iii) reduced PMGD capacity with and without VPP intervention. The analysis focuses on system-level dynamic response, including frequency, voltage, and phase behavior under high-generation conditions. Results demonstrate that VPP deployment significantly enhances grid stability, reducing frequency deviations from 0.5 Hz to 0.1 Hz and voltage fluctuations from 5% to 2%, while improving overall power quality metrics by approximately 80%. These findings confirm the effectiveness of coordinated VPP control in managing power imbalances and stabilizing renewable-rich distribution networks. The proposed approach provides a practical and scalable framework for integrating distributed renewable generation, offering insights for utilities and policymakers in Latin America and similar high-penetration contexts.
dc.identifier.citationAin Shams Engineering Journal, Vol. 17, NĀ° 9 (2026) pp. 1-15
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2026.104333
dc.identifier.issn2090-4495
dc.identifier.issn2090-4479
dc.identifier.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1086-0840
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12254/7676
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsAtribuciĆ³n-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 3.0 Chile (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 CL)
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/cl/
dc.subjectVirtual power plants
dc.subjectDistributed generation
dc.subjectGrid stability
dc.subjectSustainable energy transition
dc.subjectRenewable energy integration
dc.subjectAffordable and clean energy
dc.subjectSustainable cities and communities
dc.titleEnhancing grid stability and sustainability through virtual power plants: A case study of Chile.
dc.typeArticle
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