Title :
Grid-tie arrangements for micro-generation under EN50438; An Irish evaluation
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Dublin Inst. of Technol., Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
This paper explores the significance of EN50438 as the standard governing the grid-connection of micro-generation to the distribution network. In the context of micro-generation, EN50438 therefore governs the inverter requirement associated with the majority of micro-generation. Another consideration presented in this research is findings and analysis related to the manufacturers stated efficiency of a grid-tied inverter connected to a Photovoltaic (PV) array in Dublin City Centre, Ireland.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; invertors; photovoltaic power systems; Dublin City Centre, Ireland; EN50438; Irish evaluation; distribution network; grid-tie arrangements; grid-tied inverter; microgeneration; photovoltaic array; Arrays; Europe; Government; Inverters; Loading; Maximum power point trackers; Standards; EN50438; EWAE; Efficiency; Feed-In Tariff; Inverter; MPPT; Micro-generation;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2013 48th International Universities'
Conference_Location :
Dublin
DOI :
10.1109/UPEC.2013.6715039
