Hosting Capacity: A Systematic Review from an Honduran Perspective

Abstract

In recent years, renewable energy sources have experienced significant growth within power systems. However, their high penetration levels in localized areas can lead to operational challenges such as reverse power flows in distribution lines and voltage violations along distribution networks. As a result, assessing the hosting capacity of distribution systems has become essential to ensure the safe and effective integration of renewable energy. This study presents a bibliometric analysis, with a Honduran perspective, aimed at identifying and categorizing the optimization methods employed to evaluate hosting capacity in distribution networks. In addition, it explores the practical measures adopted to mitigate the consequences of unregulated photovoltaic integration, including advanced inverter functions such as volt-watt and volt-var control, as well as network solutions like on-load tap changers. By analyzing past research contributions and mitigation efforts, the study seeks to inform future strategies that foster the development of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable electrical systems capable of supporting high levels of distributed generation.