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Distributed photovoltaic systems : Utility interface issues and their present status

Author
Klein, J.
Published
Sep 15, 1981.
Physical Description
1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Hassan, M.
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Summary
Major technical issues involving the integration of distributed photovoltaics (PV) into electric utility systems are defined and their impacts are described quantitatively. An extensive literature search, interviews, and analysis yielded information about the work in progress and highlighted problem areas in which additional work and research are needed. The findings from the literature search were used to determine whether satisfactory solutions to the problems exist or whether satisfactory approaches to a solution are underway. It was discovered that very few standards, specifications, or guidelines currently exist that will aid industry in integrating PV into the utility system. Specific areas of concern identified are: (1) protection, (2) stability, (3) system unbalance, (4) voltage regulation and reactive power requirements, (5) harmonics, (6) utility operations, (7) safety, (8) metering, and (9) distribution system planning and design.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19820005619.
Accession ID: 82N13492.
JPL-PUB-81-89.
DOE/ET-20356/3.
NASA-CR-165019.
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