Mitigating methods of power fluctuation of photovoltaic (PV) sources – A review. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shivashankar, S.; Mekhilef, Saad; Mokhlis, Hazlie; Karimi, M.
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 59(2016:Jun.)
• Page Start: 1170
• Page End: 1184
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Intermittent photovoltaic -- Power fluctuation -- Energy storage -- Cloud movement -- Smoothing PV output; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.059
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) particularly photovoltaic (PV) and wind are becoming important sources for power generation. Frequently varying output of PV and wind caused by clouds movement, weather condition and wind speed make them an intermittent and unreliable sources when connected to grid. Connecting intermittent sources to grid introduces challenges in various technical aspects such as power quality, protection, generation dispatch control and reliability. In this context, leveling intermittent source׳s output is necessary inorder to maintain grid׳s stability. This paper is aimed at bringing out the latest comprehensive literature review on problems associated when the intermittent PV is connected to grid and the methods of smoothing the output power fluctuation from PV. This paper also briefly discusses control strategy built for battery energy storage pertaining to this issue.