Fault current contribution from photovoltaic systems in residential power networks

Subhashish Bhattacharya, Tapan Saha*, M. J. Hossain

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a detailed analysis for determining the impact of adding single phase photovoltaic (PV) systems in residential power distribution networks. This study highlights the issues arising due to the increase in fault levels in the network caused by the contribution from PV generators. A typical power distribution network for a suburban area has been modeled in PSCAD and the changes in fault current magnitude with the incremental addition of PV system has been studied. From this analysis it is found that PV generators can contribute fault current of considerable magnitude and thereby has an appreciable impact on the protection system if the PV penetration level is high.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781862959132
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013 - Hobart, TAS, Australia
Duration: 29 Sept 20133 Oct 2013

Other

Other2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityHobart, TAS
Period29/09/133/10/13

Keywords

  • fault current
  • Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
  • inverter
  • main distribution board
  • miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
  • Photovoltaic (PV) system

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