Open AccessPower Quality Impacts of PV Systems Integration on Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) - Mina Al-Fahal (MAF) Distribution Network
Author(s) -
Faiza Al-Harthi,
Mohammed Albadi,
Rashid Al-Abri,
Abdullah AlBadi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
renewable energy and power quality journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2172-038X
DOI - 10.24084/repqj19.333
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , harmonics , total harmonic distortion , power quality , environmental science , distribution (mathematics) , voltage , electrical engineering , reliability engineering , computer science , engineering , mathematics , mathematical analysis
The importance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has grown significantly with the continuous development of the solar cells industry over the past years. However, studying the potential impacts of solar PV systems on the distribution network has recently become an important topic with high attention. This paper presents an overview of the potential power quality impacts of solar PV systems integration on the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) - Mina Al-Fahal (MAF) Distribution Network under different weather conditions. The investigations was performed using measurements. It was found that the measured voltage unbalance and Total Harmonics Distortion (THD) levels were within the limits stated by the Omani and international distribution codes. Furthermore, the evaluation of voltage flickers showed some violations of the limits specified by the distribution code requiring closer system monitoring.