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Title: Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1177757· OSTI ID:1177757
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Interconnection equipment that connects distributed resources (DR) to an electrical power system (EPS) are expected to do so efficiently. Standardized test procedures are necessary to establish methods for verifying inverter performance that leads to comparable results. These test procedures are provided as a repeatable, independent means of measuring inverter performance regarding maximum continuous power rating, conversion efficiency, and tare loss characteristics.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1177757
Report Number(s):
SAND-2015-1817R; 579645
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English