Analysis of lightning surge effects on small-scale rooftop photovoltaic systems

I. Holland; W. Doorsamy; K. Nixon

doi:10.23919/PSCC.2018.8443046

Analysis of lightning surge effects on small-scale rooftop photovoltaic systems

I. Holland
, W. Doorsamy
, K. Nixon

Institute for Intelligent Systems

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

10 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Small-scale rooftop PV systems have become an attractive investment for small businesses and home owners. PV systems are inherently exposed to lightning phenomena and hence protection of the electrical system is required. In this paper, a simulation approach using MATLAB and Simulink is adopted to analyse the impacts of lightning induced effects on small-scale, rooftop, grid-connected PV systems. It is found that based on different coupling points, lightning surges could cause damage to the PV array, inverter as well as the connected load. The installation of surge protective devices could mitigate the potential damaging effects. In analysing the surge effects on the PV system, an understanding of the associated risk of damage to the PV system can be developed and hence the requirements for lightning protection of small-scale rooftop grid-connected PV systems can be comprehended.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)	9781910963104
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.23919/PSCC.2018.8443046
Publication status	Published - 20 Aug 2018
Event	20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018 - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 11 Jun 2018 → 15 Jun 2018

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Name	20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018

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Conference	20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Dublin
Period	11/06/18 → 15/06/18

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Lightning protection
Modelling
Photovoltaic systems
Simulation
Surge protection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Computer Networks and Communications
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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Holland, I, Doorsamy, W & Nixon, K 2018, Analysis of lightning surge effects on small-scale rooftop photovoltaic systems. in 20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018., 8443046, 20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018, Dublin, Ireland, 11/06/18. https://doi.org/10.23919/PSCC.2018.8443046

Analysis of lightning surge effects on small-scale rooftop photovoltaic systems. / Holland, I.; Doorsamy, W.; Nixon, K.
20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. 8443046 (20th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2018).

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