The book provides practice-oriented information on analysis, design and installation of photovoltaic power systems. It starts with a brief overview of large-scale photovoltaic technology and the power electronics devices used in current state-of-the-art systems. The main part of the book is devoted to the setup of and electrical installation in photovoltaic power plants according to international standards and regulations with a focus on achieving safe operation by proper implementation of protection measures, e.g., against overvoltages and overcurrents. The last part deals with simulation and test procedures and presents design case studies.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGYPhotovoltaic Systems
Photovoltaic Effect
Solar Cell Technology
Photovoltaic Module, String, and Array
POWER ELECTRONICS IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
DC/DC Conversion
DC/AC Solar Inverter Systems
Solar Inverters
Battery Types Used in Solar Electric Systems
Battery Chargers
TYPES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Plants
On-Grid Photovoltaic Power Plants
System Components
Inverter Selection
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
Protection for Safety
Automatic Disconnection of Supply
Protection Against Thermal Effects
Protection Against Overcurrent
Nature of Protective Devices
Protection Against Overload Current
Protection Against Short-Circuit Currents
Protection Against Voltage Disturbances and EMC
Protection Against Overvoltages of Atmospheric Origin
Selection and Erection of Electrical Equipment
Common Rules of Standards
Operational Conditions and External Influences
Wiring Systems
Types of Wiring Systems
Current-Carrying Capacities
Voltage Drop in Consumers Installations
Short-Circuit Calculation
Electrical Connections
Protection, Isolation, Switching, Control and Monitoring
Devices for Fault Protection by Automatic Disconnection of Supply
Devices for Protection Against the Risk of Fire
Devices for Protection Against Overcurrent
Devices for Protection Against Overvoltages
Isolation and Switching
EARTHING SYSTEMS TO PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
Earthing Arrangements and Protective Conductors
Earthing Arrangements, TN, TT and IT-System
SIMULATION AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS
Software for Photovoltaic Power Plants
Verification
Inspection and Testing
DESIGN SAMPLES
Design and Calculation Samples of Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Plants
Design and Calculation Samples of On-Grid Photovoltaic Power Plants
