Design of a WAMPAC System for Implementation in the Greek Transmission System

The Greek power system is facing significant changes as the government’s policy is focused on an energy transition aligned with the European Union future plans by implementing comprehensive reforms in the energy sector to drive decarbonization, increase the share of renewable power plants and foster competitive markets. This transition is expected to create significant challenges to the operation of the future Greek power system. In this context, a Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control (WAMPAC) System is developed that is expected to serve as a useful tool for monitoring and controlling the steady and dynamic state of the power grid. Fifteen (15) time synchronized phasor measurement units are currently being installed in critical locations to gather data and online transmit them to phasor data concentrators in order to be used by the WAMPAC system. Moreover, a holistic design approach is adopted for the WAMPAC system with various protection and control services that aim to deal with the expected upcoming challenges. Overall, in this paper the developed augmented WAMPAC design approach and implementation is thoroughly described in order to serve as a roadmap for future power systems.