ORIGINAL PAPER
Challenges to system stability and EU regulatory alignment for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s renewable energy integration: Focus on transient system stability during fault-induced disturbances
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Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Polytechnic Sciences, International University Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Submission date: 2024-09-03
Final revision date: 2025-01-21
Acceptance date: 2025-01-21
Publication date: 2025-03-27
Corresponding author
Saša Đekić
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Polytechnic Sciences, International University Travnik, Aleja konzula bb - Meljanac, 72270, Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Polytechnic Sciences, International University Travnik, Aleja konzula bb - Meljanac, 72270, Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2025;28(1):173-190
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This paper reviews the legal and regulatory framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for connecting renewable energy production facilities. It assesses how well BiH’s regulations align with European Union (EU) standards for grid connections, focusing on stability criteria from the EU network code for generators. The paper also establishes a theoretical foundation for the transient stability of distributed generators and presents a verification methodology for distribution system operators in general. By developing a distribution network model and offering practical examples, this study aims to enhance the application of stability criteria, which are crucial for managing grids with high shares of renewable energy sources. This study underscores the importance of harmonized regulatory frameworks for the successful integration of renewable energy sources into the BiH power grid, aligning with the Energy Community Treaty objectives. It also identifies key gaps in the regulatory oversight of distribution networks, offering practical methodologies for distribution system operators to ensure compliance with stability requirements. Ultimately, this research provides actionable insights for policymakers, advancing practices for integrating renewable energy. These findings are essential not only for the sustainable expansion of renewable energy sources and the reliable operation of the distribution network but also for informing regulatory oversight and ensuring consistent implementation of EU standards across the sector.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare
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Wyzwania dla stabilności systemu i dostosowanie przepisów UE do integracji energii odnawialnej w Bośni i Hercegowinie: Ukierunkowanie na przejściową stabilność systemu podczas zakłóceń wywołanych awarią
stabilność, energia odnawialna, Bośnia i Hercegowina, rozproszone generatory, regulacje UE
W niniejszym artykule dokonano przeglądu ram prawnych i regulacyjnych w Bośni i Hercegowinie (BiH) w zakresie przyłączania zakładów produkujących energię odnawialną. Oceniono, w jakim stopniu przepisy Bośni i Hercegowiny są zgodne z normami Unii Europejskiej (UE) dotyczącymi przyłączania do sieci, koncentrując się na kryteriach stabilności z unijnego kodeksu sieci dla generatorów. Artykuł ustanawia również teoretyczne podstawy stabilności przejściowej generatorów rozproszonych i przedstawia metodologię weryfikacji dla operatorów systemów dystrybucyjnych. Opracowując model sieci dystrybucyjnej i oferując praktyczne przykłady, niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu poprawę stosowania kryteriów stabilności, które mają kluczowe znaczenie dla zarządzania sieciami o wysokim udziale odnawialnych źródeł energii. Analiza ta podkreśla znaczenie zharmonizowanych ram regulacyjnych dla udanej integracji odnawialnych źródeł energii z siecią energetyczną BiH, zgodnie z celami Traktatu o Wspólnocie Energetycznej. Identyfikuje również kluczowe luki w nadzorze regulacyjnym sieci dystrybucyjnych, oferując praktyczne metodologie dla operatorów systemów dystrybucyjnych w celu zapewnienia zgodności z wymogami stabilności. Ostatecznie przeprowadzone badania dostarczają praktycznych spostrzeżeń dla decydentów politycznych, rozwijając praktyki integracji energii odnawialnej. Ustalenia te są niezbędne nie tylko dla zrównoważonej ekspansji odnawialnych źródeł energii i niezawodnego działania sieci dystrybucyjnej, ale także dla informowania o nadzorze regulacyjnym i zapewnienia spójnego wdrażania standardów UE w całym sektorze.
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