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PV INVERTERS TO ENHANCE THE UTILIZATION OF AC
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M. R. I. D. Senevirathne, A. F. M. Shameel, U. M. T. D. Udagedara
Supervised by
Prof. J. B. Ekanayke, Dr. P. J. Binduhewa
Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
In many LV distribution networks voltage drops in distribution lines causing many
problems for sensitive equipment connected to these lines. The issue of poor voltage profile on
distribution lines may severe with the connection of electric vehicle as users will start charging
them after returning home. As a solution to this problem, in this paper a reactive power
compensation mode of PV inverters is investigated. As number of PV installations is rapidly
growing and grid tie PV inverters operate only during the day time, the use of the PV inverters
during the night to enhance the voltage profile of distribution line by supplying reactive power to
the system is considered.
During the day time active power generated by PV panels is delivered to the system
through the PV inverter. Any express capacity is used to supply reactive power. At the night since
PV panels are inactive, full capacity of the inverter used to generate reactive power.
The flow of active power through the PV inverter is controlled by applying an appropriate
phase shift to the inverter output voltage with reference to the line voltage. In order to control the
reactive power flow, the magnitude of the inverter output voltage is varied with respect to the
magnitude of the distribution line voltage. If inverter output voltage magnitude is maintained
above that of the distribution line, inverter can be operated as a reactive power generator. And also
it can be operated as a reactive power consumer if necessary.
A controller for the PV inverter which regulates the active and reactive power was
developed. Inverter output current was measured and depending on the measured current two
orthogonal time invariant dc components as direct component and quadrature component were
derived. These components were controlled to follow the given current references such that active
and reactive power flow can be regulated independently. The operation of the concept was proved
by simulations.

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Abstract

  • 1. PV INVERTERS TO ENHANCE THE UTILIZATION OF AC NETWORKS M. R. I. D. Senevirathne, A. F. M. Shameel, U. M. T. D. Udagedara Supervised by Prof. J. B. Ekanayke, Dr. P. J. Binduhewa Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. In many LV distribution networks voltage drops in distribution lines causing many problems for sensitive equipment connected to these lines. The issue of poor voltage profile on distribution lines may severe with the connection of electric vehicle as users will start charging them after returning home. As a solution to this problem, in this paper a reactive power compensation mode of PV inverters is investigated. As number of PV installations is rapidly growing and grid tie PV inverters operate only during the day time, the use of the PV inverters during the night to enhance the voltage profile of distribution line by supplying reactive power to the system is considered. During the day time active power generated by PV panels is delivered to the system through the PV inverter. Any express capacity is used to supply reactive power. At the night since PV panels are inactive, full capacity of the inverter used to generate reactive power. The flow of active power through the PV inverter is controlled by applying an appropriate phase shift to the inverter output voltage with reference to the line voltage. In order to control the reactive power flow, the magnitude of the inverter output voltage is varied with respect to the magnitude of the distribution line voltage. If inverter output voltage magnitude is maintained above that of the distribution line, inverter can be operated as a reactive power generator. And also it can be operated as a reactive power consumer if necessary. A controller for the PV inverter which regulates the active and reactive power was developed. Inverter output current was measured and depending on the measured current two orthogonal time invariant dc components as direct component and quadrature component were derived. These components were controlled to follow the given current references such that active and reactive power flow can be regulated independently. The operation of the concept was proved by simulations.