Increasing the hosting capacity of distribution grids through the implementation of residential PV storage systems and reactive power control (Camacho Rascon et al. 2016)

The rapidly increasing number of photovoltaic (PV) systems implemented in the German distribution grid in recent years has led to problems with power quality due to intermittent generation and reverse electricity flows in times of low demand. To reduce this impact, various solutions are being explored. The aim of this study is to analyse the maximum possible grid relief through the use of PV storage systems for private households and different reactive power control strategies from the perspective of a distribution system operator. To compare the different scenarios of the voltage regulation method, the hosting capacity is used as a performance indicator.

This paper was submitted to the 13th European Energy Market Conference (EEM) in Porto from 6 to 9 June 2016 and is currently in print. It will be available for download after its release.