This project aims to better understand the influence of renewable generation sources (RESs) on harmonic levels within the UK power grid.
As electricity generation moves away from a low number of large-scale power stations to multiple, smaller and more localised RESs, connected to the grid by means of power converters, the levels of harmonics within both transmission and distribution system are increasing.
Harmonics have negative effects on power quality and connected equipment; as such, their management and control has become more pertinent as the growth of RESs continues.