PV Hosting Capacity Dependence on Harmonic Voltage Distortion in Low-Voltage Grids: Model Validation with Experimental Data

Tiago E. C. de Oliveira, Pedro M. S. Carvalho, Paulo F. Ribeiro and Benedito D. Bonatto
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Tiago E. C. de Oliveira: Instituto Superior Técnico and INESC-ID, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
Pedro M. S. Carvalho: Instituto Superior Técnico and INESC-ID, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
Paulo F. Ribeiro: Advanced Power Technologies and Innovations in Systems and Smart Grids Group, Federal University of Itajubá; Av. BPS, 1303, 37500-903 Itajubá, Brazil
Benedito D. Bonatto: Advanced Power Technologies and Innovations in Systems and Smart Grids Group, Federal University of Itajubá; Av. BPS, 1303, 37500-903 Itajubá, Brazil

Energies, 2018, vol. 11, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: This paper introduces a brief analysis on hosting capacity and related concepts as applied to distribution network systems. Furthermore, it addresses the applicability of hosting capacity study methodologies to harmonic voltage distortion caused by photovoltaic panels (PV) connected at a low-voltage (LV) side of a university campus grid. The analysis of the penetration of new distributed generation technologies, such as PV panels, in the distribution grid of the campus was carried out via measurement processes, and later by computer simulations analyzing a new concept of the hosting capacity approach in relation to voltage harmonics distortion. The voltage rise due to harmonic injection is analyzed and discussed with the aim of validating the discussed model and also putting forward recommendations for connecting PV generation across other network systems.

Keywords: hosting capacity; renewable energy; distributed generation; power quality; harmonic background; voltage rise; distribution systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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