Title :
Design phases for grid connected PV system
Author :
Abbasi, Muhammad Hafeez ; Al-Ohaly, Abdulhameed ; Khan, Yasin ; Hasainen, Hany M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., King Saud Univ., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Most electric systems are designed, operated and protected as a single voltage source on each distribution network. Integration of small scale PV to the Grid violates this fundamental assumption. Therefore certain critical requirements needs to be satisfied for effective operation of Grid tied PV Power System. In distribution systems requires that PV system remains in operation in the event of system disturbances. For this cause Grid codes are issued. This paper focuses on issues related to Grid Tied PV power systems and thus signifies necessary steps for effective and efficient operation.
Keywords :
distribution networks; photovoltaic power systems; power grids; distribution network; grid codes; grid connected PV system; single voltage source; system disturbances; Inverters; Power systems; Renewable energy sources; Solar radiation; Grid Codes; Grid Integration; Net Metering; PV;
Conference_Titel :
Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Milwaukee, WI
DOI :
10.1109/ICRERA.2014.7016473