Interfacing solar PV power plant with rural distribution grid: challenges and possible solutions

References

• Alam, M., K. Muttaqi, and D. Sutanto. 2014. “A Novel Approach for Ramp-rate Control of Solar PV Using Energy Storage to Mitigate Output Fluctuations Caused by Cloud Passing.” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 29: 507–518. doi: 10.1109/TEC.2014.2304951
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alsayegh, O., S. Alhajraf, and H. Albusairi. 2010. “Grid-connected Renewable Energy Source Systems: Challenges and Proposed Management Schemes.” Energy Conversion and Management 51: 1690–1693. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2009.11.042
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• “Cavotec Listed on Its Website.” www.cavotec.com.
   Google Scholar
• Celli, G., F. Pilo, G. Pisano, V. Allegranza, R. Cicoria, and A. Iaria. 2004. “Meshed vs. Radial MV Distribution Network in Presence of Large Amount of DG.” IEEE PES 2: 709–714.
   Google Scholar
• Collins, L., and J. K. Ward. 2015. “Real and Reactive Power Control of Distributed PV Inverters for Overvoltage Prevention and Increased Renewable Generation Hosting Capacity.” Article Renewable Energy 81: 464–471. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.03.012
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Demirok, Erthan, Dezso Sera, Remus Teodorescu, Pedro Rodriguez, and Uffe Borup. 2010. “Evaluation of the Voltage Support Strategies for the Low Voltage Grid Connected PV Generators.” Proceedings of Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Atlanta, GA, USA.
   Google Scholar
• Ebad, Mehdi, and Willium Mack Grady. 2016. “An Approach for Assessing High-penetration PV Impact on Distribution Feeders.” Electric Power Systems Research 133: 347–354. doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2015.12.026
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Esslinger, Peter, and Rolf Witzmann. 2011. “Improving Grid Transmission Capacity and Voltage Quality in Low-voltage Grids with a High Proportion of Distributed Power Plants.” Energy Procedia 12: 294–302. doi: 10.1016/j.egypro.2011.10.040
   Google Scholar
• Grunau, Soenke, and Friedrich W. Fuchs. 2012. “Effect of Wind-energy Power Injection into Weak Grids.” Proceedings of European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark.
   Google Scholar
• “Havells Listed on Its Website.” www.havells.com.
   Google Scholar
• Hoke, Anderson, Rebecca Butler, Joshua Hambrick, and Benjamin Kroposki. 2012. “Maximum Photovoltaic Penetration Levels on Typical Distribution Feeders.” National Renewable Energy Laboratory, July.
   Google Scholar
• Hudson, Raymond, and Gerd Heilscher. 2012. “PV Grid Integration – System Management Issues and Utility Concerns.” Energy Procedia 25: 82–92. doi: 10.1016/j.egypro.2012.07.012
   Google Scholar
• Jewell, W., and R. Ramakumar. 1987. “The Effects of Moving Clouds on Electric Utilities with Dispersed Photovoltaic Generation.” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion EC-2: 570–576. doi: 10.1109/TEC.1987.4765894
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kabir, M. N., Y. Mishra, and R. C. Bansal. 2016. “Probabilistic Load Flow for Distribution Systems with Uncertain PV Generation.” Applied Energy 163: 343–351. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.003
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kamaruzzaman, Zetty Adibah, Azah Mohamed, and Hussain Shareef. 2015. “Effect of Grid-connected Photovoltaic Systems on Static and Dynamic Voltage Stability with Analysis Techniques – A Review.” Przegląd Elektrotechniczny 91: 134–138.
   Google Scholar
• Karimi, M., H. Mokhlis, K. Naidu, S. Uddin, and A. H. A. Bakar. 2016. “Photovoltaic Penetration Issues and Impacts in Distribution Network – A Review.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 53: 594–605. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.08.042
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mohammad, S. Widyan, and Rolf E. Hanitsch. 2014. “Operating Point Stability Analysis of SMIB Power System Equipped with High PV Penetration.” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 55: 522–530. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2013.09.031
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• No. 30/11/2012-13/NSM, Government of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
   Google Scholar
• Pantziris, K. 2014. “Voltage Support Strategies in a Rural Low Voltage Network with High Photovoltaic Penetration.” Master of Science thesis, Delft University of Technology, Delft.
   Google Scholar
• Parchure, Abhineet, Stephen J. Tyler, A. Peskin, Kaveh Rahimi, Robert P. Broadwater, and Murat Dilek. 2017. “Investigating PV Generation Induced Voltage Volatility for Customers Sharing a Distribution Service Transformer.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 53 (1): 71–79. doi: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2610949
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Shalwala, R. A., and J. A. M. Bleijs. 2010. “Impact of Grid-connected PV Systems on Voltage Regulation of a Residential Area Network in Saudi Arabia.” Proceedings of 1st International Nuclear and Renewable Energy Conference (INREC10), Amman, March 21–24.
   Google Scholar
• Srisaen, N., and A. Sangswang. 2006. “Effect of PV Grid-connected System Location on a Distribution System.” Proceedings of IEEE Asia Pacific Conference Circuit and Systems, Singapore, 852–855, December.
   Google Scholar
• Wang, L., and Y. H. Lin. 2000. “Dynamic Stability Analysis of a Photovoltaic Array Connected to a Large Utility Grid.” IEEE PES Winter Meeting, Singapore, Vol. 1, 476–480.
   Google Scholar
• Yan, R., and T. K. Saha. 2012. “Investigation of Voltage Stability for Residential Customers Due to High Photovoltaic Penetrations.” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 27: 651–662. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2011.2180741
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar