India’s plan to ramp up solar power generation to 100 GW by 2022 is among the largest in the world. It aims to bring sustainable, clean, climate-friendly electricity to millions of India’s people. The World Bank Group is moving to help India deliver on its unprecedented plans to scale up solar energy from installing solar panels on rooftops to setting up massive solar parks. This will catapult India to the forefront of the global effort to bring electricity to all, mitigate the effects of climate change, and set the country on a path to become the India of the future.
Solar power in India is a fast-developing industry, with a cumulative installed grid connected solar power capacity of 26,025.97 MW (26 GW) as of 31st December 2019. The Indian government has significantly expanded its solar plans, targeting 100 billion US dollar of investment and 100 GW of solar capacity (including 40 GW from rooftop solar) by 2022.
This book presents the status of renewable energy and solar PV technology at the beginning. A solar Photovoltaic (PV) cell converts solar radiation into electric energy with the help of a diode, two resistances and connected load. In order to harness the maximum power, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technique is used which is able to generate the power at Maximum Power point (MPP). The importance of two custom power devices namely, Distributed Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) and Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) is highlighted with its impact on Power Quality (PQ) especially considering various PQ issues. In this book, the impact of three-phase fault at unity power on the performance of solar PV grid tied system is highlighted. The PQ system performance has been evaluated under the influence of three-phase fault and waveforms are studied.
The effect of fault has been discussed at Point of Common Coupling (PCC) and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) analysis has been done using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) tool of Matlab software. Finally, the THD at the various points of PCC are calculated and discussed at fundamental frequency. Finally, the role of D-STATCOM and UPQC in improving the PQ aspects for a solar PV grid tied system at unity power factor. Sag has been reduced in the current waveforms obtained at PCC whereas the THD levels have been reduced for utility grid side (i.e. the point where the fault has been introduced).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- About the Author
- PREFACE
- List of Tables
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1: Introduction to Renewable Energy
- 1.2: Solar PV System
- 1.3: Power Quality Issues
- 1.4: D-STATCOM & UPQC
- 1.5: Proposed work
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- 2.1: D-STATCOM
- 2.2: UPQC
- Chapter 3: Simulation Model of Solar PV Grid Tied System
- 3.1: Solar PV Array Model
- 3.2: Power Electronics Converter
- 3.3: MPPT Technique
- 3.4: Simulation Results & Analysis
- Chapter 4: D-STATCOM Based Solar PV Grid Tied System
- 4.1: Configuration of D-STATCOM
- 4.2: Implementation of D-STATCOM into Solar PV Grid Tied System
- 4.3: Simulation Results & Analysis
- Chapter 5: Impact of Fault on Solar PV Grid Tied System
- 5.1: Simulation Model
- 5.2: Implementation of Fault
- 5.3: Simulation Results & Analysis
- Chapter 6: UPQC Based Solar PV Grid Tied System
- 6.1: UPQC Configuration
- 6.2: Synchronization of UPQC with Grid
- 6.3: Simulation Results & Analysis
- Chapter 7: Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the use of D-STATCOM and UPQC in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for improving power quality (PQ). It explores the integration of these custom power devices within the framework of a solar PV grid-tied system, analyzing their impact on PQ under various operating conditions, particularly focusing on fault conditions. Key themes explored in the book include:- The application of D-STATCOM and UPQC in solar PV grid-tied systems.
- The impact of three-phase faults on the performance of solar PV systems.
- The role of D-STATCOM and UPQC in mitigating PQ issues, such as sags, swells, and harmonics.
- The use of MATLAB simulations to analyze the performance of these systems under different conditions.
- The importance of renewable energy sources and the advancement of solar PV technology.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter sets the stage for the book, introducing the importance of renewable energy sources, particularly solar PV systems. It discusses power quality issues and how D-STATCOM and UPQC can address them. The chapter concludes by outlining the scope and methodology of the research presented in the book.Chapter 2: Literature Review
This chapter provides a detailed overview of the existing literature on D-STATCOM and UPQC, examining their principles of operation, applications, and limitations. It highlights the key advancements and challenges in utilizing these devices for enhancing PQ in power systems.Chapter 3: Simulation Model of Solar PV Grid Tied System
This chapter describes the simulation model of a solar PV grid-tied system developed in MATLAB. It details the modeling of the solar PV array, power electronics converter, MPPT technique, and the system's overall configuration.Chapter 4: D-STATCOM Based Solar PV Grid Tied System
This chapter investigates the integration of a D-STATCOM into the solar PV grid-tied system. It analyzes the system's performance, focusing on the D-STATCOM's ability to mitigate PQ issues such as voltage sags and swells.Chapter 5: Impact of Fault on Solar PV Grid Tied System
This chapter analyzes the impact of a three-phase fault on the performance of the solar PV grid-tied system. It examines the system's response to the fault and the effectiveness of the D-STATCOM in mitigating the fault's effects.Chapter 6: UPQC Based Solar PV Grid Tied System
This chapter explores the application of a UPQC in the solar PV grid-tied system. It investigates the UPQC's performance in improving PQ, focusing on its ability to simultaneously address voltage sags, swells, and harmonics.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this book is on the utilization of D-STATCOM and UPQC in solar PV grid-tied systems to improve power quality. Key terms and concepts include: solar PV, renewable energy, power quality, D-STATCOM, UPQC, three-phase fault, harmonics, sags, swells, MATLAB simulations, MPPT, and grid-tied systems.- Quote paper
- Akhil Gupta (Author), 2019, Matlab Simulations Using D-STATCOM and UPQC in Solar Photovoltaics. A Power Quality Analysis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/459601