Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality
This paper presents a comprehensive design methodology for photovoltaic systems (PVS) integrated into industrial electrical systems (IES), with a specific focus on preserving power quality (PQ). The 10-step methodology, ranging from initial interviews to detailed technical, energy, and economic ass...
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This paper presents a comprehensive design methodology for photovoltaic systems (PVS) integrated into industrial electrical systems (IES), with a specific focus on preserving power quality (PQ). The 10-step methodology, ranging from initial interviews to detailed technical, energy, and economic assessments, is novel for its multi-factorial approach that combines an Excel application with ETAP software, prioritizing considerations for PQ. Evaluation across four scenarios demonstrated varying outcomes. In the worst-case technical and energy scenario, PVS installation on Point of Common Connection without PQ mitigation led to significant increases in harmonics and no reduction in energy consumption. Conversely, the best technical and energy scenario involved distributing PVS across load buses with PQ mitigation, resulting in a 5% reduction in energy consumption and 27% lower energy losses. The economic evaluation indicated a three-year payback period in all scenarios, primarily attributed to increased costs for PQ problem mitigation equipment. It was also observed that reducing losses and energy consumption limits the economic benefits of installing PVS in IES. This methodology serves as a valuable guide for designing PVS in IES, incorporating technical, energy, economic, and PQ considerations.
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| spelling | doaj-art-86d0c3af6d5943fd924bb5fc61d818cb2024-12-27T01:04:34ZengEconJournalsInternational Journal of Energy Economics and Policy2146-45532024-05-0114310.32479/ijeep.15770Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power QualityNatalia Ivaneth Luna Alvarino0Vladimir Sousa Santos1Jairo Ricardo González2Student of the Electrical Engineering Program, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, ColombiaDepartment of Energy, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, ColombiaJR Montajes y Soluciones de Ingeniería S.A.S., Barranquilla, Colombia This paper presents a comprehensive design methodology for photovoltaic systems (PVS) integrated into industrial electrical systems (IES), with a specific focus on preserving power quality (PQ). The 10-step methodology, ranging from initial interviews to detailed technical, energy, and economic assessments, is novel for its multi-factorial approach that combines an Excel application with ETAP software, prioritizing considerations for PQ. Evaluation across four scenarios demonstrated varying outcomes. In the worst-case technical and energy scenario, PVS installation on Point of Common Connection without PQ mitigation led to significant increases in harmonics and no reduction in energy consumption. Conversely, the best technical and energy scenario involved distributing PVS across load buses with PQ mitigation, resulting in a 5% reduction in energy consumption and 27% lower energy losses. The economic evaluation indicated a three-year payback period in all scenarios, primarily attributed to increased costs for PQ problem mitigation equipment. It was also observed that reducing losses and energy consumption limits the economic benefits of installing PVS in IES. This methodology serves as a valuable guide for designing PVS in IES, incorporating technical, energy, economic, and PQ considerations. https://www.econjournals.com.tr/index.php/ijeep/article/view/15770Distributed Generation, Industrial Electrical System, Photovoltaic Systems, Power Quality, Project Feasibility Evaluation |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Ivaneth Luna Alvarino Vladimir Sousa Santos Jairo Ricardo González Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy Distributed Generation, Industrial Electrical System, Photovoltaic Systems, Power Quality, Project Feasibility Evaluation |
| title | Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality |
| title_full | Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality |
| title_fullStr | Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality |
| title_short | Design of Photovoltaic Systems in Industrial Electrical Systems Considering Power Quality |
| title_sort | design of photovoltaic systems in industrial electrical systems considering power quality |
| topic | Distributed Generation, Industrial Electrical System, Photovoltaic Systems, Power Quality, Project Feasibility Evaluation |
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