Maximum Solar PV Penetration Assessment Tool
Subcategory (under Clean Energy): Solar (PV)
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 3 - Concept needs validation
Technology Outline (Process Description)
Variable, intermittent, and non-synchronous nature of PV power generation introduces several technical.
Such technical issues often limit the amount of non-synchronous instantaneous power that can be securely accommodated by a grid.
It is essential to estimate the maximum secure PV penetration level for a given unit commitment
A new tool is developed to estimate the maximum Solar PV penetration level in an existing power system infrastructure ensuring the system’s stability and security.
Stage 1 of tool: Frequency nadir and RoCoF thresholds of the system are used to determine the maximum PV penetration level.
Stage 2 of tool: Voltage Severity Index used to assess voltage security of the system determines maximum PV penetration level. Using the tool, the system operator can decide the maximum PV penetration level for a given generation mix of power systems.
Salient Features/Advantages
- Easy to
- Fast and reliable
- High estimation accuracy
Key Outcomes
Trial Application in Real Power Systems: Using the developed tool, the maximum permissible solar PV penetration level for Gujarat, a Renewable Energy-rich state in India, is assessed to be 53 % *
*For a specific operational scenario of the Gujarat Grid
IP Protection details
- Patent filed (Title, national/International): Nil
- Patents Granted: Nil
- Copyrights obtained /progress on commercialisation /Pl. specify connect with industry: Nil
Contact details (for more information)
- Nodal Person name: Dr. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Email ID: Zakir.rather@iitb.ac.in
- Organisation name (Relevant link/web page): IIT Bombay
Supporting Photographs/Images
Organizations involved in the development (logo/name) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Imperial College of London India-UK-Centre for Education and Research in Clean Energy Joint UK-India Clean Energy Centre |