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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013 |
Place of Publication | Piscataway, NJ |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781862959132 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013 - Hobart, TAS, Australia Duration: 29 Sept 2013 → 3 Oct 2013 |
Other
Other | 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2013 |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Hobart, TAS |
Period | 29/09/13 → 3/10/13 |
Keywords
- fault current
- Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
- inverter
- main distribution board
- miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
- Photovoltaic (PV) system