Field Verification of High-Penetration Levels of Photovoltaic into the Distribution Grid with Advanced Power Conditioning SystemsCX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9Date: 03/21/2010Location(s): VirginiaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field...
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March 21, 2010
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Field Verification of High-Penetration Levels of Photovoltaic into the Distribution Grid with Advanced Power Conditioning Systems
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, A9
Date: 03/21/2010
Location(s): Virginia
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
The purpose of this project is to study existing photovoltaic (PV) inverter technologies and create new technologies to find the most economical and technically sound high-penetration PV into the distribution grid. The project will test the existing PV power conditioners made by commercial companies such as Enphase Energy, SMA America, Xantrex, and the prototype power conditioners developed by Virginia Tech. Cost effectiveness of these power conditioners and other possible configurations will be evaluated for high-penetration PV systems.