From Sun to Roof to Grid
Rapid growth of distributed photovoltaics (DPV) has upended how engineers traditionally think about electric power systems. Consumers now increasingly generate their own power and feed it to the grid. Poorly managed DPV poses distinct risks for power systems as penetration increases. Yet, low- and middle-income countries can benefit from this clean distributed energy resource. How can DPV and power systems be planned and operated to mitigate risks and reap technical benefits This report, the second in a series of three, presents a menu of technical solutions applicable across diverse contexts. Balancing DPV supply with local loads, as far as practical, can help keep grid operations within technical limits. A grid’s hosting capacity for DPV can also be enhanced on multiple fronts to cope with changed conditions. Many solutions are inexpensive. Inverter programming unlocks valuable services. Anticipating challenges and opportunities can avoid costly fixes. All countries can benefit from a grid code and planning approach that reflect expected growth of distributed resources. Prudent technical criteria can be used to streamline new approvals for grid-friendly DPV. These measures also require the timely capacity building of personnel. This report is aimed mainly at a technical audience—planners, distribution and transmission grid operators, and expert staff of energy authorities. However, the report also aims to introduce the issues simply enough for non-technical readers to become familiar with them. Examples of standards are provided for readers seeking more details.
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| Format: | Report biblioteca |
| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC: World Bank
2023-10-16
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| Subjects: | DPV, DISTRIBUTED PHOTOVOLTAICS, POWER SYSTEMS, GRID-FRIENDLY DPV, GRID CODES, |
| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099092823150090235/P174100051121a0c7098f202fb8d47a831c https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/40470 |
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