District solar grid-connected power generation

Can distributed solar PV be integrated into the grid?

Traditional distribution planning procedures use load growth to inform investments in new distribution infrastructure, with little regard for DG systems and for PV deployment. Power systems can address the challenges associated with integrating distributed solar PV into the grid through a variety of actions.

What is a solar energy grid integration system?

Develop solar energy grid integration systems (see Figure below) that incorporate advanced integrated inverter/controllers, storage, and energy management systems that can support communication protocols used by energy management and utility distribution level systems.

What is a distributed solar system?

In distributed solar applications, small PV systems (5–25 kilowatts [kW]) generate electricity for on-site consumption and interconnect with low-voltage transformers on the electric utility system. Skip to: Distributed, grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power poses a unique set of benefits and challenges.

What is a grid-connected PV system?

Grid-connected PV power system designs focus on converting as much irradiant power as possible into real power (current flowing into the grid in phase with the utility-defined voltage).

What is distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) power?

Distributed, grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power poses a unique set of benefits and challenges. In distributed solar applications, small PV systems (5–25 kilowatts [kW]) generate electricity for on-site consumption and interconnect with low-voltage transformers on the electric utility system. Skip to:

Will distributed PV be a threat to the electricity grid?

As distributed PV and other renewable energy technologies mature, they can provide a significant share of our nation’s electricity demand. However, as their market share grows, concerns about potential impacts on the stability and operation of the electricity grid may create barriers to their future expansion.