Title :
Photovoltaics in power systems: Legends, challenges and solutions
Author :
Woyte, Achim ; Dierckxsens, Carlos ; De Brabandere, Karel
Author_Institution :
3E s.a., Brussels, Belgium
Abstract :
Photovoltaics are shifting from being a negligible, often ridiculed, power generation technology to a mainstream source of power. The paper recalls why photovoltaics (PV) are challenging the current method of power system planning and operations. It also reviews past research trends in PV grid integration. Three concrete concerns are discussed in detail. As a trend, the challenge for PV in power systems moves from the technical to its economic feasibility. The paper ends with a list of questions to be answered for establishing PV as an important pillar of a secure and sustainable energy supply with minimal social cost.
Keywords :
costing; photovoltaic power systems; power generation economics; power generation planning; power grids; power system security; sustainable development; PV grid integration; PV power system; economic feasibility; minimal social cost; photovoltaics power system; power generation technology; power system planning; secure energy supply; sustainable energy supply; Electricity; Europe; Generators; Photovoltaic systems; Power systems; Wind energy; grid integration; photovoltaic systems; power systems; smart grids; wind energy;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2013 IEEE 39th
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2013.6744140