Title :
Assessing the value of distributed photovoltaic for the distribution system
Author :
Uturbey, W. ; Araujo, T.F. ; Preisser, F. ; Silva, S.R. ; Cardoso, E.N. ; Lopes, B.M.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Fed. Univ. of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Abstract :
This work discusses performance indices associated with distributed photovoltaic generation. It is suggested that expressing the indices as monetary values can simplify interaction of distribution engineers with consumers that install their own generation. Two voltage profile indices are studied and a probabilistic power flow is used in order to observe the evolution of these indices during a day. Simulations results for a typical feeder of a Brazilian distribution utility, that consider the influence of generator location and load pattern, are presented.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; photovoltaic power systems; power distribution economics; power generation economics; probability; Brazilian distribution utility; distributed photovoltaic generation; distribution engineer; distribution system; generator location; load pattern; monetary values; performance index; probabilistic power flow; voltage profile index; Distributed photovoltaic generation; Performance indexes; Probabilistic assessment;
Conference_Titel :
Renewable Power Generation Conference (RPG 2014), 3rd
Conference_Location :
Naples
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2014.0857
