Modeling and Simulation of a Renewable Energy-Integrated Distribution Network in Boujdour

Authors

Boujemaa Hamma
Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V University
Ahmed Abbou
Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52549/ijeei.v14i3.8140
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Published: 17-09-2026 • Issue: Vol. 14 No. 3: September 2026 • Section: Regular paper

Abstract

This paper presents a system-level modeling and simulation study of the 22 kV distribution network of Boujdour, southern Morocco, integrating photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy. The PV and wind models are validated using real operational SCADA data. Two operating conditions are analyzed: grid-connected operation with PV injection and a main-grid-loss condition with combined PV–wind generation. The results show how renewable intermittency affects power balance and medium-voltage voltage behavior and identify infrastructure constraints that limit further renewable penetration. The study provides a validated operational baseline for future smart-grid extensions involving dynamic inverter models, energy storage, advanced monitoring, and data-driven forecasting.
Keywords: Modeling; Simulation; Distribution Network; Renewable Energy; Intermittency

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Author Biographies

Boujemaa Hamma
Boujemaa Hamma is Head of the Electricity Transmission Operations Division at ONEE Morocco, he was the Provincial Director of Electricity Distribution in Laâyoune, in southern Morocco. His research interests are power system analysis, renewable energy integration, and smart grids. He focuses on developing new scientific approaches based on the processing of historical data for the development and digitalization of power networks. He obtained his Engineering degree from Mohammadia School of engineers, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Department of electric Power Engineering, in 2013.
Ahmed Abbou
Ahmed Abbou received the B.E. degree from ENSET in Rabat, the M.E. degree from Mohammed V University in Rabat and the Ph.D. degree from Mohammed V University in Rabat, in 2000, 2005 and 2009, respectively, all in electrical engineering. Since 2009, he has been working at Mohammadia School of engineers, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Department of electric Power Engineering, where he is a full Professor of Power Electronics and Electric drives. He published numerous papers in scientific international journals and conferences proceedings. His current research interests include induction machine control systems, self-excited induction generator, power electronics, sensorless drives for AC machines, Electric Vehicles charge, drone control and renewable energy conversion.

How to Cite

[1]
B. Hamma and A. Abbou, “Modeling and Simulation of a Renewable Energy-Integrated Distribution Network in Boujdour”, IJEEI, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 808–821, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.52549/ijeei.v14i3.8140.