Modeling, analysis and detection of faults in grid-connected PV systems

Abstract

Use of non-conventional energy resources these days has led to think about utilizing the power electronic interfaces to integrate them with the conventional power sources. Around the world, conventional power systems are facing problems with gradual depletion of fossil fuel resources and environmental pollution. These problems have led to a new trend of generating power locally at distribution voltage level by using non-conventional sources and their integration into the utility distribution network. Due to varying nature of the power system requirements, we need to come up with solutions for future. In this paper, we would like to do a study on the implementation of a photovoltaic generation. We will discuss some methods of implementation, and to develop a simulation model and record some results with faults occurring in the system.