Effect of PV Penetration on Voltage Profile of Three-Phase Unbalanced Radial Distribution Network

Nivedita Padole, Ravindra Moharil

Abstract


Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power penetration in the distribution grid is considered as a viable alternative for fossil fuel power plants in the current deregulated power system. SPV power penetration helps to reduce the distribution losses, improves voltage profile of distributor, reduces load on the substation etc. However, increased SPV penetration has concerns about protection, reverse power flow, voltage rise etc.  In this paper voltage profile assessment and the voltage unbalance calculation of eight bus three phase unbalanced system is done with and without SPV with forward/backward sweep method for radial distribution network. Various %PV penetration levels are considered for the comparative analysis. Best preferred location for the installation of SPV system have been investigated on the basis of voltage profile improvement and % voltage unbalance.  


Keywords


Renewable Energy; Distribution System; Photovoltaic Penetration; Distribution System Load Flow

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