Implemental Control Strategy for Grid Stabilization of Grid-Connected PV System Based on German Grid Code in Symmetrical Low-to-Medium Voltage Network

Abstract

In the last couple of years, the increasing penetration of renewable energy resulted in the development of grid-connected large-scale power plants. However, a high penetration harbors the risk of grid instability if the generating power plants are not able to support the grid. Therefore, grid stabilization, which depends on the system-type or grid of each country, plays an important role and has been strengthened by different grid codes. With this background, VDE-AR-N 4105 for photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the low-voltage grid and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) introduced the medium-voltage grid code for connecting power plants to the grid and they are the most stringent certifications. In this paper, the control strategy of generating system is enhanced with VDE-AR-N 4105 and BDEW grid code, where both active/reactive powers are controlled. Simulation and experimental results of 100-kW PV inverter are shown to verify the effectiveness of the proposed implemental control strategy.