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Selected Works of Omar H. Abdalla
Contribution to Book
Technical Requirements for Connecting Solar Power Plants to Electricity Networks
Innovation in Energy Systems - New Technologies for Changing Paradigms (2019)
  • Omar H. Abdalla
  • Azza A. A. Mostafa
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Abstract
Abstract: This chapter discusses basics of technical design specifications, criteria, technical terms and equipment parameters required to connect solar power plants to electricity networks. Depending on its capacity, a solar plant can be connected to LV, MV, or HV networks. Successful connection of a medium-scale solar plant should satisfy requirements of both the Solar Energy Grid Connection Code (SEGCC) and the appropriate code: the Electricity Distribution Code (EDC) or the Grid Code (GC) as the connection level apply. Connection of a large-scale solar plant to the transmission network should satisfy the requirements of both SEGCC and GC. For Small-Scale Photovoltaic (SSPV), the connection should satisfy both the SSPV Connection Code and the EDC. The objectives are to establish the obligations and responsibilities of each party; i.e. operators and all network users, thus leading to improved security, higher reliability and maintaining optimal operation. The technical specifications include permitted voltage and frequency variations in addition to power quality limits of harmonic distortion, phase unbalance, and flickers. Operational limits and capability requirements will be explained and discussed. Solar power grid connection codes of Egypt are explored first. Finally, brief comparisons of PV codes and related codes of UK, Germany, USA, and Egypt are presented.
Keywords
  • Solar energy,
  • PV power plants,
  • Grid connection codes,
  • Technical requirements and Criteria,
  • Electricity networks,
  • Power quality
Disciplines
Publication Date
November 27, 2019
Editor
Taha Selim Ustun
Publisher
IntechOpen
ISBN
978-1-78985-591-3
DOI
10.5772/intechopen.88439
Citation Information
Omar H. Abdalla and Azza A. Mostafa: “Technical Requirements for Connecting Solar Power Plants to Electricity Networks” Book Chapter in “Innovation in Energy Systems - New Technologies for Changing Paradigms”, IntechOpen, 27 November 2019, pp. 1-27, http://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/technical-requirements-for-connecting-solar-power-plants-to-electricity-networks