Title :
Grid support functions implemented in utility-scale PV systems
Author :
Walling, R.A. ; Clark, K.
Author_Institution :
GE Energy, Schenectady, NY, USA
Abstract :
Projections indicate photovoltaic (PV) electric power generation can be a significant grid resource in the future. The reliability and power quality of the grid can suffer if this resource has detrimental characteristics, or if this resource fails to do its part and support the grid through the range of possible system contingencies. This paper describes and evaluates grid support functions implemented into a utility-scale PV system.
Keywords :
Distributed control; Distributed power generation; Mesh generation; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Power system stability; Power systems; Solar power generation; Substations; Voltage control; Distributed generation; distributed resources; photovoltaic;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2010 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6546-0
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2010.5484373
