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Utility interface issues for grid-connected photovoltaic systems

Conference · · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5425061
Photovoltaic (PV) balance-of-system research and development has focused on interconnection with the utility grid as the most promising future application for photovoltaic energy production. These systems must be compatible with the existing utility grid to be accepted. Compatibility encompasses many technical, economic and institutional issues from lineman safety to revenue metering and power quality. This paper reviews DOE/PV sponsored research for two of the technical interconnection issues: harmonic injection, and power factor control. Explanations and rationale behind these two issues will be reviewed, and the status of current research and plans for required future work will be presented.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
OSTI ID:
5425061
Report Number(s):
CONF-820906-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English