Operation of Parallel Grid-Supporting PVs

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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate operation of multiple solar photovoltaic (PVs) in utility grid integration and islanded microgrid. Two PVs are considered and the grid-supporting inverters are adopted for the two PVs. The PVs are able to work in both utility grid and microgrid with the same control scheme. The control scheme is based on the conventional P-f and Q-v droop control strategy. Smooth transition between grid-connected to islanded mode is achieved. Moreover, we investigate the effect of load transients during stand-alone operation on PV performance, including dc side voltages. The investigation is carried out by computer simulation of two parallel-connected PV inverters in Matlab/SimPowerSystems environment. Two operation cases, grid-connected and transition to islanded mode, are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728104072
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019 - Wichita, United States
Duration: 13 Oct 201915 Oct 2019

Publication series

Name51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019

Conference

Conference51st North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWichita
Period13/10/1915/10/19

Keywords

  • droop control
  • Grid-connected mode
  • grid-supporting
  • microgrid
  • photovoltaic (PV)
  • stand alone operation
  • Voltage-source control

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