Energy storage options for voltage support in low-voltage grids with high penetration of photovoltaic
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The generation of power by photovoltaic (PV) systems is constantly increasing in low-voltage (LV) distribution grids, in line with the European environmental targets. To cope with the effects on grid voltage profiles during high generation and low demand periods, new solutions need to be established. In the long term, these solutions should also aim to allow further more PV installed capacity, while meeting the power quality requirements. In this paper, different concepts of energy storage are proposed to ensure the voltage quality requirements in a LV grid with high PV penetration. The proposed storage concepts can cooperate with reactive power methods and can be used to avoid grid reinforcement and active power curtailment. For the study, a residential LV grid with high share of PV generation is used. Simulation results show substantial benefits for the LV feeders operation, as well as an increased potential for local consumption.
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If properly managed, distributed BESS can be used to mitigate PV-related voltage issues in distribution networks.
“The results demonstrate that if properly managed, distributed BESS can also be used to mitigate PV-related voltage issues in distribution networks.”
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Rahman, O., Elphick, S., & Robinson, D. A. (2026) · Electronics · doi:10.3390/electronics15051074 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
- Authors
- Marra, F., Fawzy, Y. T., Bulo, T., & Blazic, B.
- Affiliations
- SMA Solar Technology (Germany) (DE)
- Venue
- 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe)
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Published
- 2012-10
- Pages
- 1-7
- OpenAlex
- W2017843646
- Cited by
- 53
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 4
- FWCI
- 4.90
- Type
- conference paper
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (publishedVersion)
- Technical University of Denmark, DTU Orbit (Technical University of Denmark, DTU) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Optimal Power Flow Distribution
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Energy Engineering and Power Technology › Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Keywords
- energy storage, voltage support, low-voltage distribution networks, high photovoltaic penetration, reactive power control, active power curtailment
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