Capability curve analysis of photovoltaic generation systems

The present article assesses the study of the PV generator capability curves for use in large scale photovoltaic power plants (LS-PVPPs). For this purpose, the article focuses on three main aspects: (i) the modelling of the main components of the PV generator, (ii) the operational limits analysis of...

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Autores: Cabrera Tobar, Ana, Bullich Massagué, Eduard|||0000-0003-4603-1868, Aragüés Peñalba, Mònica|||0000-0002-1509-376X, Gomis Bellmunt, Oriol|||0000-0002-9507-8278
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/100095
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/100095
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.11.014
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Photovoltaic power generation
Photovoltaic power plants
Capability curves
PQ characteristics
PV inverters
Energia solar fotovoltaica
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia solar fotovoltaica
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Sumario:The present article assesses the study of the PV generator capability curves for use in large scale photovoltaic power plants (LS-PVPPs). For this purpose, the article focuses on three main aspects: (i) the modelling of the main components of the PV generator, (ii) the operational limits analysis of the PV array together with the inverter, and (iii) the capability curve analysis considering variable solar irradiance and temperature. To validate this study a PVPP of 1 MW is designed, modelled and simulated in DIgSILENT PowerFactory®. The results for each case scenario shows that the capability curve and the limitations are directly affected by: the solar irradiance, temperature, dc voltage, and the modulation index.