Feasibility study of solar photovoltaic integration on distribution networks: Case study: Djanet's isolated distribution network, Algeria

摘要

Grid connected photovoltaic (PV) have rapidly increased in Algeria over the past years. This rapid increase will lead to the impact of these systems on customer power quality. This paper depicts work undertaken to explore PV system integration from a network utility point of view. Additionally utility strategies to minimize the negative impacts are explored. This was done by analysis of network and PV data from selected case study areas as well as producing models based on data. The results have indicated that short-circuit current levels are too low to cause significant power quality issues, however load flow and harmonic issues have been identified. Simulated increases in PV penetration suggest negative growing adverse integration effects including voltage rise and current swing issues. All simulation results are made by the version of Cymdist software V.7.1 (from Cyme International Inc.).