From Sun to Roof to Grid: Power Systems and Distributed PV

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/40470

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From Sun to Roof to Grid: Power Systems and Distributed PV

dc.contributor.author	Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP)
dc.date.accessioned	2023-10-16T19:05:24Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-16T19:05:24Z
dc.date.issued	2023-10-16
dc.description.abstract	Rapid growth of distributed photovoltaics (DPV) has upended how engineers traditionally think about electric power systems. Consumers now increasingly generate their own power and feed it to the grid. Poorly managed DPV poses distinct risks for power systems as penetration increases. Yet, low- and middle-income countries can benefit from this clean distributed energy resource. How can DPV and power systems be planned and operated to mitigate risks and reap technical benefits This report, the second in a series of three, presents a menu of technical solutions applicable across diverse contexts. Balancing DPV supply with local loads, as far as practical, can help keep grid operations within technical limits. A grid’s hosting capacity for DPV can also be enhanced on multiple fronts to cope with changed conditions. Many solutions are inexpensive. Inverter programming unlocks valuable services. Anticipating challenges and opportunities can avoid costly fixes. All countries can benefit from a grid code and planning approach that reflect expected growth of distributed resources. Prudent technical criteria can be used to streamline new approvals for grid-friendly DPV. These measures also require the timely capacity building of personnel. This report is aimed mainly at a technical audience—planners, distribution and transmission grid operators, and expert staff of energy authorities. However, the report also aims to introduce the issues simply enough for non-technical readers to become familiar with them. Examples of standards are provided for readers seeking more details.	en
dc.identifier	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099092823150090235/P174100051121a0c7098f202fb8d47a831c
dc.identifier.doi	10.1596/40470
dc.identifier.uri	https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/40470
dc.language	English
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	Washington, DC: World Bank
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Technical Report
dc.rights	CC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holder	World Bank
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/deed.en
dc.subject	DPV
dc.subject	DISTRIBUTED PHOTOVOLTAICS
dc.subject	POWER SYSTEMS
dc.subject	GRID-FRIENDLY DPV
dc.subject	GRID CODES
dc.title	From Sun to Roof to Grid	en
dc.title.subtitle	Power Systems and Distributed PV	en
dc.type	Report
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okr.crossref.title	From Sun to Roof to Grid: Power Systems and Distributed PV
okr.date.disclosure	2023-10-16
okr.date.lastmodified	2023-09-29T00:00:00Z	en
okr.doctype	ESMAP Paper
okr.doctype	Publications & Research
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okr.region.geographical	World
okr.sector	Renewable Energy Solar
okr.theme	Energy Efficiency,Mitigation,Access to Energy,Energy,Gender,Human Development and Gender,Energy Policies & Reform,Environment and Natural Resource Management,Climate change,Adaptation
okr.topic	Energy::Renewable Energy
okr.topic	Energy::Energy Resources Development
okr.unit	Infra Energy Global Programs (IEEES)