A series-connected photovoltaic distributed generator capable of enhancing power quality

Saadat, N.; Choi, San Shing; Vilathgamuwa, D.

doi:10.1109/TEC.2013.2278379

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Saadat, N.

Choi, San Shing

Vilathgamuwa, D.

Date

2013

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Journal Article

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Saadat, N. and Choi, S.S. and Vilathgamuwa, D. 2013. A series-connected photovoltaic distributed generator capable of enhancing power quality. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. 28 (4): pp. 1026-1035.

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IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion

DOI

10.1109/TEC.2013.2278379

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0885-8969

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School of Electrical Engineering and Computing

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/55636

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Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

Design of a series-connected photovoltaic generator (SPVG) capable of enhancing power quality is investigated. Analysis of the SPVG operations under disturbance conditions shows explicitly how achievable network voltage quality is affected by the SPVG injected power and its apparent power rating, and that voltage quality can be significantly improved even with a modest level of energy storage capacity incorporated in the SPVG. A control system for the SPVG is also proposed. Both simulation and laboratory tests confirm the efficacy of the distributed generator system. © 1986-2012 IEEE.