Cloud effects on distributed photovoltaic generation

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · IEEE Trans. Energy Conver.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.17910· OSTI ID:5962915

Kern, Jr, E C; Kern, G A

The Photovoltaic Generation Effects project was undertaken with the intent of verifying that no serious consequences arise from the interconnection of distributed photovoltaic generation on electric power distribution systems. Instrumentation required to monitor circuit performance was designed and installed on a distribution feeder serving 28 PV-equipped houses to sense and record any instances of aberrant performance. This paper addresses slow transient responses at frequencies corresponding to fluctuations of photovoltaic generation resulting from the passage of clouds over the experiment site in Gardner, Massachusetts. It also develops the basis for statistical analytic extension of the measured results to the entire area served by the distribution circuit in Gardner as it might be both loaded and equipped with photovoltaic generation in the twenty-first century.

• Research Organization: Ascension Technology, Inc., Lincoln Center, MA (US)
• OSTI ID: 5962915
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Energy Conver.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Energy Conver.; (United States) Vol. 4:2; ISSN ITCNE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DATA
DESIGN
ELECTRICAL TRANSIENTS
EPRI
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FEDERAL REGION I
INFORMATION
MASSACHUSETTS
NORTH AMERICA
NUMERICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
POWER PLANTS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
TRANSIENTS
USA
VOLTAGE DROP