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Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks

The incorporation of real and reactive power control of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters has received significant interest as an onsite countermeasure to the voltage rise problem. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the involvement of active power curtailment and reactive power absorpti...

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Main Authors: Almeida D., Pasupuleti J., Raveendran S.K., Basir Khan M.R.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-261592023-05-29T17:07:19Z Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks Almeida D. Pasupuleti J. Raveendran S.K. Basir Khan M.R. 57211718103 11340187300 57064141200 55812128900 The incorporation of real and reactive power control of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters has received significant interest as an onsite countermeasure to the voltage rise problem. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the involvement of active power curtailment and reactive power absorption techniques of solar PV inverters for voltage regulation in medium voltage (MV) distribution networks. A case study has been conducted for a generic MV distribution network in Malaysia, demonstrating the effectiveness of fixed power factor control, Volt�Var, and Volt�Watt controls in mitigating overvoltage issues that have arisen due to the extensive integration of solar PV systems. The results revealed that the incorporation of real and reactive power controls of solar PV inverters aids in successfully mitigating overvoltage issues and support network operating conditions. Furthermore, the comparative analysis demonstrated the importance of employing the most appropriate control technique for improved network performance. � 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Final 2023-05-29T09:07:18Z 2023-05-29T09:07:18Z 2021 Article 10.3390/electronics10121456 2-s2.0-85108087735 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85108087735&doi=10.3390%2felectronics10121456&partnerID=40&md5=952171df67ec826109be726a419a042c https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/26159 10 12 1456 All Open Access, Gold MDPI AG Scopus
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description The incorporation of real and reactive power control of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters has received significant interest as an onsite countermeasure to the voltage rise problem. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the involvement of active power curtailment and reactive power absorption techniques of solar PV inverters for voltage regulation in medium voltage (MV) distribution networks. A case study has been conducted for a generic MV distribution network in Malaysia, demonstrating the effectiveness of fixed power factor control, Volt�Var, and Volt�Watt controls in mitigating overvoltage issues that have arisen due to the extensive integration of solar PV systems. The results revealed that the incorporation of real and reactive power controls of solar PV inverters aids in successfully mitigating overvoltage issues and support network operating conditions. Furthermore, the comparative analysis demonstrated the importance of employing the most appropriate control technique for improved network performance. � 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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Almeida D.
Pasupuleti J.
Raveendran S.K.
Basir Khan M.R.
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author Almeida D.
Pasupuleti J.
Raveendran S.K.
Basir Khan M.R.
spellingShingle Almeida D.
Pasupuleti J.
Raveendran S.K.
Basir Khan M.R.
Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
author_sort Almeida D.
title Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
title_short Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
title_full Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
title_fullStr Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
title_full_unstemmed Performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
title_sort performance evaluation of solar pv inverter controls for overvoltage mitigation in mv distribution networks
publisher MDPI AG
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