Assessing the Power Generation Potential DC from Photovoltaic Power Plants in the Power Distribution System

Authors

  • Papon Ngamprasert Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Thailand
  • Poonsri Wannakarn Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Thailand
  • Nattachote Rugthaicharoencheep Department of ElectricalEngineering, Faculty of Engineering,Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Thailand

Keywords:

Potential Assessment, Power Generation, Photovoltaic Power Plants, Distribution System

Abstract

This paper presents the measurement techniques and testing of the direct current (DC) to find the fault of power generation potential from photovoltaic power plants in the power distribution system. By using the principle of measuring of the direct current. With mathematical models, including principles, standard test conditions (STC), Thermal inspection (Infrared scan) and current-voltage curve (I-V Curve). With the objective of assessing the potential DC power generation. Therefore, this paper is proposed to potentially assess the direct current power generation from photovoltaic power plants 10 MWp connected in the distribution system of the Provincial Electricity Authority, voltage level 22 kV. Test results show that evaluating the potential direct current power generation can know the efficiency and current generating capacity maximum power and continuity.

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2020-12-16

How to Cite

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P. . Ngamprasert, P. . Wannakarn, and N. . Rugthaicharoencheep, “Assessing the Power Generation Potential DC from Photovoltaic Power Plants in the Power Distribution System”, UTK RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 38–49, Dec. 2020.

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