PV hosting capacity of LV distribution networks using smart inverters and storage systems: a practical margin

Autor: Jader F.B. Sousa, Carmen L. T. Borges, Joydeep Mitra
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: IET Renewable Power Generation. 14:1332-1339
ISSN: 1752-1424
1752-1416
DOI: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2019.1054
Popis: This study proposes an approach to evaluate a practical margin for photovoltaic (PV) generation hosting capacity (HC) of low voltage distribution networks. This HC is determined considering the randomness of the connection points and is supposed to be the maximum value of PV penetration up to which the utility can authorise any interconnection without performing additional case studies. Smart inverter control strategies and battery storage systems are used to avoid costly network expansion solutions. The simulations are performed using actual solar radiation data and residential demand profiles. The results show an increase in the network HC, bringing benefits by deferring network investments such as conductors and asset upgrades.
Databáze: OpenAIRE