India s photovoltaic inverter grid connection requirements

Will photovoltaic grid tie inverters be connected to utility grid in India?

In a key development, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft standards for “Technical requirements for Photovoltaic Grid Tie Inverters to be connected to the Utility Grid in India”.

What are grid-interactive solar PV inverters?

Grid-interactive solar PV inverters must satisfy the technical requirements of PV energy penetration posed by various country's rules and guidelines. Grid-connected PV systems enable consumers to contribute unused or excess electricity to the utility grid while using less power from the grid.

Do grid connected solar PV inverters increase penetration of solar power?

The different solar PV configurations, international/ national standards and grid codes for grid connected solar PV systems have been highlighted. The state-of-the-art features of multi-functional grid-connected solar PV inverters for increased penetration of solar PV power are examined.

Is there a standard for photovoltaic grid-tied inverters?

Further, to make the process of testing simple and consistent, the focus has been laid on developing an inclusive standard for photovoltaic grid-tied inverters for complete performance evaluation for grid-interactive applications for quality and reliability assurance in the Indian conditions.

What is the purpose of a PV & inverter interconnection standard?

The draft has laid out a detailed interconnection between technical specifications and requirements along with environmental test specifications. The Ministry said that the purpose of the standards is to lay down the requirements for the interconnection of PV systems and inverters to the utility distribution system.

Should PV inverters be integrated with other embedded energy systems?

When used as a component of “smart” systems, PV inverters should be adaptably integrated with other embedded energy systems, such as batteries, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, where the need for communication may raise the overall cost and necessitate the use of low-cost communication technologies.