Abstract
An SVC is proposed as a reactive power compensation device to suppress the rise in the customer voltage due to photovoltaic power generation systems. The SVC produces a reactive power by controlling a thyristor. The effect of the SVC on the rise in the customer voltage has been investigated. Calculation results show that installing an SVC on the low-voltage side is more effective for suppressing the rise in the customer voltage compared to an SVC located on the high-voltage side. As far as the calculation conditions are concerned, it is found that the rated capacity of the SVC needed to maintain the customer voltage within 101 ±6 V is over ±11.1 kVA. The slope reactance required to suppress the customer voltage lower than 107 V is found to be under 1.28%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-53 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Electrical Engineering in Japan (English translation of Denki Gakkai Ronbunshi) |
Volume | 166 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Jan 30 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Photovoltaic power generation system
- Power distribution
- Power quality
- SVC
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering