Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant

Theunis J. Duvenhage; Khaled M. Abo-Al-Ez

doi:10.1109/ISAECT53699.2021.9668415

Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant

Theunis J. Duvenhage
, Khaled M. Abo-Al-Ez

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This paper presents information regarding the requirements for connecting a solar photovoltaic plant (SPP) to the South African (SA) utility grid according to the South African renewable energy grid code (SAREGC). A network model will be presented in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, which includes the utility grid and the connection of a grid-connected SPP. An objective will be to confirm the performance parameters of an inverter model within a designed network for possible non-compliance factors of a Category B SPP that may arise during grid code compliance (GCC) simulations in a steady-state environment. The mitigation techniques that will be implemented could provide insight to independent power producers (IPPs) to overcome any non-compliance challenges. These non-compliances may be detected from steady-state power system analysis studies performed for reactive power capability, voltage capability requirements or power quality, which might affect the normal operating conditions of the utility grid.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665437738
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ISAECT53699.2021.9668415
Publication status	Published - 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021 - Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia Duration: 6 Dec 2021 → 8 Dec 2021

Publication series

Name	2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021

Conference

Conference	4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021
Country/Territory	Saudi Arabia
City	Alkhobar
Period	6/12/21 → 8/12/21

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Grid code compliance
Mitigation techniques
Non-compliance challenges
Solar photovoltaic plant
Steady-state studies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation

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Duvenhage, T. J., & Abo-Al-Ez, K. M. (2021). Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant. In 2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021 (2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISAECT53699.2021.9668415

Duvenhage, Theunis J. ; Abo-Al-Ez, Khaled M. / Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant. 2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021. (2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021).

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Duvenhage, TJ & Abo-Al-Ez, KM 2021, Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant. in 2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021. 2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, 6/12/21. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISAECT53699.2021.9668415

Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant. / Duvenhage, Theunis J.; Abo-Al-Ez, Khaled M.
2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021. (2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies, ISAECT 2021).

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Mitigation Techniques for Non-Compliance Challenges of a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plant

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