Open AccessSolar Energy Integration and Potential Challenges in Distribution Network: A Comprehensive Review
Author(s) -
Pramod Kumar Bhatt
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of energy research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-8368
DOI - 10.9734/jenrr/2022/v10i330259
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , grid , distributed generation , computer science , power quality , solar energy , reliability engineering , solar power , grid connected photovoltaic power system , electrical engineering , automotive engineering , engineering , renewable energy , risk analysis (engineering) , power (physics) , voltage , maximum power point tracking , business , physics , geometry , mathematics , quantum mechanics , inverter
Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation has emerged as a viable option among all other available energy options. The solar energy is unpredictable and variable in nature. Moreover, the distribution grids are not designed to accommodate high penetration of these sources. Therefore, such penetration poses the technical challenge like reverse power flow, voltage variation, harmonic distortion, poor power quality, malfunctioning of protective devices, overloading and underloading of feeders. Such challenges need to be addressed when solar PVs are added to the conventional grid system. The grid must have capacity to withstand and simultaneously take the corrective action against these occurrences. Therefore, there is a serious need to study these issues and further to develop control strategies to eliminate them. This paper presents various issues and challenges associated with high level PV integration in the distribution network and discussed the remedies to obtain the clean power supply.