EIT - Power System Support From Photovoltaic Systems



Due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy resources, especially in wind and PV power plants, countries with a significant amount of installed renewable energy sources face several challenges. For instance, if the amount of the generated power from renewable energy sources exceeds the load demand during peak power generation periods, the power system may be overloaded and subsequently, protection devices may be triggered. To ensure the stability and quality of the power system, power system operators continually update the requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems for the connection to the grid, referring to as grid codes and standards, which aim to reduce the adverse effects of the high penetration of installed PV systems in the power system.

This webinar presents an overview of various grid codes and standards for the operation of grid-friendly PV systems. According to these new requirements, a flexible power injection capability is required in PV systems. Various algorithms for the flexible power point tracking in PV systems will also be presented in this webinar. Furthermore, the operation of PV systems during voltage and frequency disturbances will be explained.