Enhancement of Volt-VAR Control Using Voltage Sensitivity in Grid-Connected Photovoltaics System

Sandro Sitompul, Ken Shimomukai, Goro Fujita

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Abstract

The penetration of photovoltaics (PV) in the electric power system increases to make the decarbonization step successful. However, high penetration causes an increase in the voltage at the point of common coupling (PCC) due to the reverse power flow. Volt-VAR control plays a vital role in regulating the voltage by adjusting the reactive power. This paper offers the development of volt-VAR control with voltage sensitivity. Voltage sensitivity is obtained from changes in PCC voltage caused by PV active power. Using voltage sensitivity, the control operation changes as the PV active power changes, giving the impression that the PV system is 'responsible' for changes to the system. This study was verified by comparing the voltage profiles on without control, conventional control, and proposed control cases. The results show that the voltage profile caused by the proposed control is within the desired limits amidst the high PV output power.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages46-50
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350399660
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2022 Nov 12022 Nov 5

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period22/11/122/11/5

Keywords

  • Photovoltaics System
  • Volt-VAR control
  • Voltage sensitivity
  • Voltage stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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