Paper Info
Title
Suggested grid code modifications to ensure wide-scale adoption of photovoltaic energy in distributed power generation systems.
Abstract
Current grid standards seem to largely require low power (e.g. several kilowatts) single-phase photovoltaic (PV) systems to operate at unity power factor with maximum power point tracking, and disconnect from the grid under grid faults. However, in case of wide-scale penetration of single-phase PV systems in the distributed grid, the disconnection under grid faults can contribute to: a) voltage flickers, b) power outages, and c) system instability. In this paper, grid code modifications are explored for wide-scale adoption of PV systems in the distribution grid. More recently, Italy and Japan, have undertaken a major review of standards for PV power conversion systems connected to low voltage networks. In view of this, the importance of low voltage ride-through for single-phase PV power systems under grid faults along with reactive power injection is studied in this paper. Three reactive power injection strategies are discussed in detail. Simulations are presented for a PV power system with low voltage ride-through capability and ancillary services. An example of a full-bridge single-phase grid-connected system is tested experimentally to demonstrate the potential benefits.
Year
DOI
Venue
2013
10.1109/IAS.2013.6682485
IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting
Keywords
Field
DocType
Grid requirements,photovoltaic systems,low voltage ride through,ancillary services,grid support,reliability
Grid-connected photovoltaic power system,Stand-alone power system,Smart grid,Maximum power point tracking,Electric power system,Electric power transmission,Grid code,Engineering,Electrical engineering,Photovoltaic system
Conference
ISSN
Citations 
PageRank 
0197-2618
1
0.63
References 
Authors
9
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Yongheng Yang13015.47
Prasad N. Enjeti212638.20
Frede Blaabjerg31195248.32
Huai Wang42210.05