The effect of distributed grid-connected photovoltaic power systems on low voltage utility supply

Authors

  • Ahmad Maliki Omar Green Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology MARA (UiTM)
  • Faranadia Abdul Haris Green Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology MARA (UiTM)
  • Sulaiman Shaari Green Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology MARA (UiTM)

Keywords:

Grid-connected photovoltaic (GCPV), power quality prediction

Abstract

This paper describes the effect of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) power system on the low voltage utility power supply based on Malaysian climate variations. Detailed analysis on the issues has been conducted based on the theoretical concept using phasor diagrams covering effects on both, load side as well as the utility power supply side. The theoretical concept is validated using actual data measurement carried out at Green Energy Research Centre (GERC), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor. The prediction and detailed analysis of electrical parameters were carried out using MathCAD software. The results show good agreement between predicted and actual data.

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Published

21 June 2017

How to Cite

Omar, A. M., Haris, F. A., & Shaari, S. (2017). The effect of distributed grid-connected photovoltaic power systems on low voltage utility supply. Journal of Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Technology, 12(1), 57–62. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RAST/article/view/90330

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2017): January - June 2017

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