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Mitigation of overvoltage due to high penetration of solar photovoltaics using smart inverters volt/var control Dilini Almeida; Jagadeesh Pasupuleti; Janaka Ekanayake; Eshan Karunarathne
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 19, No 3: September 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v19.i3.pp1259-1266

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The modern photovoltaic (PV) inverters are embedded with smart control capabilities such as Volt/Var and Volt/Watt functions to mitigate overvoltage issues. The Volt/Var control has gained a significant attention in regulating grid voltage through reactive power compensation. However, the reactive power capability of a PV inverter is limited during peak irradiance and could be improved by curtailing the active power generation and by oversizing the PV inverter. This paper analyzes the performance of Volt/Var function of smart PV inverters in mitigating overvoltage issues due to high PV integration and thus increasing the hosting capacity of low voltage distribution networks (LVDNs). The study is conducted on a real Malaysian LVDN considering two different Volt/Var set points under different PV penetration levels. Results demonstrate that the oversized smart PV inverter could enhance the Volt/Var functionality by increasing its reactive power capability than a typical smart PV inverter. Further it reveals that adaptation of sensitive Volt/Var set points with shorter deadbands increase the PV hosting capacity of LVDNs.
Monte Carlo analysis for solar PV impact assessment in MV distribution networks Dilini Almeida; Jagadeesh Pasupuleti; Shangari K. Raveendran; M. Reyasudin Basir Khan
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 23, No 1: July 2021
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v23.i1.pp23-31

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The rapid penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in distribution networks has imposed various implications on network operations. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the stochastic nature of PV generation and load demand to address the operational challenges in future PV-rich distribution networks. This paper proposes a Monte Carlo based probabilistic framework for assessing the impact of PV penetration on medium voltage (MV) distribution networks. The uncertainties associated with PV installation capacity and its location, as well as the time-varying nature of PV generation and load demand were considered for the implementation of the probabilistic framework. A case study was performed for a typical MV distribution network in Malaysia, demonstrating the effectiveness of Monte Carlo analysis in evaluating the potential PV impacts in the future. A total of 1000 Monte Carlo simulations were conducted to accurately identify the influence of PV penetration on voltage profiles and network losses. Besides, several key metrics were used to quantify the technical performance of the distribution network. The results revealed that the worst repercussion of high solar PV penetration on typical Malaysian MV distribution networks is the violation of the upper voltage statutory limit, which is likely to occur beyond 70% penetration level.
Co-Authors Eshan Karunarathne Jagadeesh Pasupuleti Jagadeesh Pasupuleti Janaka Ekanayake M. Reyasudin Basir Khan Shangari K. Raveendran