Open AccessAssessment of Malaysia's Large‐Scale Solar Projects: Power System Analysis for Solar PV Grid Integration
Author(s) -
Khan Rehan,
Go Yun Ii
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global challenges
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2056-6646
DOI - 10.1002/gch2.201900060
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , renewable energy , grid connected photovoltaic power system , grid , solar power , grid parity , sizing , electric power system , automotive engineering , engineering , power (physics) , computer science , electrical engineering , maximum power point tracking , photovoltaics , voltage , geography , art , visual arts , physics , geodesy , inverter , quantum mechanics
Abstract Malaysia targets to become the second‐largest producer of solar photovoltaic (PV) in the world by increasing the current output from 12% to 20% in 2020. The government also expects to achieve 45% reduction of greenhouse gas emission by 2030 through renewable energy mainly by solar PV. Large‐scale solar (LSS) aims to produce 2.5 GW, which contributes to 10% of the nation's electricity demands. The LSS system is held back by the grid‐scale integration, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. Thus, power system analysis is crucial to achieve optimization in LSS to power grid integration. This paper investigates various power system analysis models and recommends an optimized configuration based on Malaysia's LSS scenario. In stage 1, an optimal PV sizing is carried out based on real data of LSS installation in different locations. In stage 2, power analysis is carried out using to analyze the potential difference variation when connected to a nine‐bus power system. The potential variation at each bus of the system is assessed and hence provides a feasibility statement on the most effective configurations for LSS–grid integration. This paper serves as the reference model for LSS–grid integration in Malaysia and is expected to be replicated in the other countries with similar conditions.