Solar PV systems

...an over view

Solar Energy
What is solar energy? -heat &light Solar power systems -solar thermal systems

-solar PV systems

Importance of solar energy

To meet electricity shortages

 To protect environment

Solar PV systems
Converts sun light directly into electricity components

PV technology

 Conversion efficiencies

Effect of temperature

Types of solar PV systems

Off-grid solar PV systems

 Grid connected solar PV systems

Major issues related to grid connected solar PV systems

Islanding protection

Islanding in grid connected solar PV system

What is islanding of grid? Islanding problems -dangerous to utility workers -prevent the automatic reconnection of devices -power quality

Islanding prevention
An islanding prevention method should be able to Detect and disconnect the PV system from utility Detect islanding fast enough by guaranteeing safety, reliability and integrity of entire system Disconnect the PV system when actual islanding happens

Detection methods

Protection of PV systems
In order to protect PV systems from various faults different protection schemes are used. They are String protection Array protection Lightning & surge protection

 String protection

 Array protection

 Lightning & surge protection

Advantages
Reduce your electricity bill depending on the size of system installed and the amount of electricity you use. Get paid by your energy supplier for electricity that you don't use. Modern PV panels have a guaranteed operating life of 25 years. Only requires daylight so will work all year long and even on cloudy days. Little or no maintenance required with a totally silent operation due to solid state technology and no moving parts. Reduce your carbon footprint and reduce the impact of global warming. Create your own electricity, giving you your own clean and renewable energy power source.

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