Modeling of a High Performance Grid Connected Photovoltaic System

The impact of integration of solar farms on the power losses, voltage profile and short circuit level in the distribution system

“…This reflects dramatically on the decline in gas import in Jordan is due to the political instability in Syria and Sinai. Therfore, gas import has decreased from 89 to 17 billion cubic feet [7], [8]. Jordan energy sector is encouraging the implemtation of distributed generation in the power system by introducimg solar and wind power plants.…”

“…Across the world, mainly in United States and China, there are 20 utility-scale plants of over 100 MW capacities according to international energy agency (IEA). There is an increased participation of vendors to renovate the technology of converting wind potential or solar radiation to useful electrical energy [8]. The vendors are increasingly encouraged by the competitive market to look for continuous development of their products and enhance the quality of electrical power output and conversion efficiency.…”

“…Similar to the transmission system operator (TSO) across the world, TSO in Jordan faces technical issues that can be attributed to renewable energy plants (REPs) ability to connect to the grid. Grid code defines such requirements in a separate connection agreement [8]. The technical performance of REP is simulated and tested to comply with relevant technical requirements in the design or pre-design phase, which further avoids costly design variations after its installation.…”