Contribution of inverter based photovoltaic generators to power quality at low voltage

Oyegoke, Solomon, Habtay, Yehdego and Skarvelis-Kazakos, Spyros (2015) Contribution of inverter based photovoltaic generators to power quality at low voltage. In: 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2015, 1-4 September 2015, Stoke on Trent.

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Abstract

The inclusion of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the grid is a great way to maximize and increase power generation at large. However it could also result in power quality issues due to their generation being dependent on external factors such as the weather. This paper aims to investigate power quality problems and potential solutions in low-voltage networks with high penetration of DER sources. The PV-Grid system is modelled and simulated using real PV irradiance and temperature data collected from PV panels during the day time on 22 of May 2015. The I-V and P-V characteristics of the PV-array were extracted to create a realistic model of the solar panels used in this paper. A Distribution STATic COMpensator (D-STATCOM) is utilized as the grid-connected inverter to perform conversion of power, power management, and compensation of reactive power. The simulation results presented demonstrate the use of the D-STATCOM to both convert the real power to AC and contribute towards the management of system reactive power at up to 100% of its rating.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords: D-STATCOM DER I-V characteristic P-V characteristic PV irradiance PV panel PV-array PV-grid system distributed energy resource distribution static compensator grid-connected inverter inverter based photovoltaic generator low-voltage network power management power quality reactive power compensation solar panel
Schools and Departments: School of Engineering and Informatics > Engineering and Design
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK0452 Electric apparatus and materials. Electric circuits. Electric networks
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK1001 Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK3001 Distribution or transmission of electric power
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK4001 Applications of electric power
Depositing User: Spyros Skarvelis-Kazakos
Date Deposited: 13 May 2016 09:24
Last Modified: 13 May 2016 09:24
URI: http://srodev.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/60888
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