Evaluation of Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Codes and Grid Ancillary Services of Photovoltaic Inverters: A Case Study on Dubai Solar Programme

Moustafa Shahin, Evangelia Topriska, Mutasim Nour and Michael Gormley
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Moustafa Shahin: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland,
Evangelia Topriska: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland,
Mutasim Nour: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Michael Gormley: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland,

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2020, vol. 10, issue 2, 512-520

Abstract: This paper evaluates the technical aspects of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems and distributed energy resources (DERs) interconnection grid codes. The advanced functions of smart PV inverters and smart grid solutions are discussed as well as the gaps of the existing grid codes that hinder DER ancillary services. An online survey targeted the key stakeholders and industry experts have been conducted to investigate advanced inverters potential of providing DER ancillary services to distribution grids. The survey results are discussed in details and recommendations for the reactive power support of DER inverters and DER interconnection codes enhancements are presented.

Keywords: Distributed Energy Sources; Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Grid Codes; Distributed Energy Resource Ancillary Services; Distributed Energy Resource Integration; Advanced Inverters Capabilities; Volt/Var Control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: P48 Q42 Q48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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