Real time estimation of PV output in distribution systems based on smart meters and irradiance measurement

Kyohhei Kamono, Yuzuru Ueda

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Abstract

In Japan, the capacity of photovoltaic (PV) system installed in residential areas is increasing dramatically since the launch of feed-in-tariff (FIT) in 2012. When a large amount of PV systems are installed in distribution systems, areal PV power output needs to be estimated in real time to prevent an overload when recovering from a power system accident. This paper proposes a method to estimate areal PV power output by using smart meters, a pyranometer, and power flow sensors. Simulation results show that the RMSE of the proposed method is less than 5% of the total system capacity and that the proposed method can estimate at a good accuracy throughout the year.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979448
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Dec 2015
Event42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2015 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 14 Jun 201519 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2015

Conference

Conference42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period14/06/1519/06/15

Keywords

  • distribution system
  • estimation
  • photovoltaic
  • smart grid
  • smart meter

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