Reactive Power Support Using Photovoltaic Systems
Techno-Economic Analysis and Implementation Algorithms
Authors: Gandhi, Oktoviano
Free Preview- Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the National University of SingaporeExplores use of reactive power from PV to support the electrical gridProposes practical methods for optimizing integration of PV into the grid
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With the widespread adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems across the world, many researchers, industry players, and regulators have been exploring the use of reactive power from PV to support the grid. This thesis is the first to comprehensively quantify and analyse the techno-economic cost and benefits of reactive power support using PV. On top of formulating the cost of PV reactive power and identifying the feasible range of its monetary incentives, this thesis has also proposed practical methods to implement the reactive power dispatch effectively and efficiently, with and without communication infrastructure. The findings and approaches in this work can therefore help power system planners and operators towards better integration of PV into the electrical grid, both in terms of regulation and implementation.
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Oktoviano Gahdhi. On the research front, Oktoviano has worked on the engineering aspects of solar cells and modules, solar energy integration in power systems, all the way to analysing policies’ impact on energy intensity. His scientific works have resulted in more than thirty international publications. Through Alva Energi, a company that he co-founded, Oktoviano is channelling his expertise in solar energy, rural electrification, electricity grid planning, and energy policy to promote renewable energy development in Indonesia. His works and achievements have been recognised internationally; in 2020, Okto was featured in Vanity Fair Global Goals List, representing SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
- Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-20
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Analysis of Local Reactive Power Provision Using PV in Distribution Systems
Pages 21-51
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Analytical Approach to Power Dispatch in Distribution Systems
Pages 53-81
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Inverter Degradation Consideration in Reactive Power Dispatch
Pages 83-108
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Reactive Power Dispatch for Large Number of PV Installations
Pages 109-143
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Reactive Power Support Using Photovoltaic Systems
- Book Subtitle
- Techno-Economic Analysis and Implementation Algorithms
- Authors
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- Oktoviano Gandhi
- Series Title
- Springer Theses
- Copyright
- 2021
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-030-61251-1
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-030-61251-1
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-61250-4
- Series ISSN
- 2190-5053
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XXV, 156
- Number of Illustrations
- 5 b/w illustrations, 82 illustrations in colour
- Topics