Influence of the Proposal of a Photovoltaic System on Electrical Losses

Authors

  • Alvaro Laurencio Pérez Electrical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba Author
  • Olga Pérez Maliuk Mechanical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba Author
  • Igor Pérez Maliuk Holguín Electric Company, Cuba Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JEAST/2020(2)114

Keywords:

Energy, Photovoltaic System, Technical Losses

Abstract

For the year 2017, renewable energy in the world through photovoltaic systems constitutes around 21% of the total energy generated through renewable sources. In this work, the impact represented by the proposal of a photovoltaic system connected to the grid in terms of reducing losses was analyzed. In the study, the calculation tools PVSyst and DIgSILENT PowerFactory were used to determine the power generation of the photovoltaic installation. Using the Radial 7.7 tool, the power losses were determined. The energy losses of the line were determined using empirical equations developed in the literature discussed. The commissioning of the installation represents a saving of 397 MWh/year. The impact that the installation represents on the grid is represented by a decrease in electrical energy losses and not in the decrease in power losses.

Author Biographies

  • Alvaro Laurencio Pérez, Electrical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba

    Alvaro Laurencio Pérez, Electrical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba

  • Olga Pérez Maliuk, Mechanical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba

    Olga Pérez Maliuk, Mechanical Engineering Department at Moa University, Cuba

  • Igor Pérez Maliuk, Holguín Electric Company, Cuba

    Igor Pérez Maliuk, Holguín Electric Company, Cuba

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Published

2020-11-09

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2020): Volume 2 Issue 4

Section

Articles