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Moving from grid- following to grid-supporting

Solar PV generation is one of the world’s most promising technologies for a sustainable energy future. However, as solar and other intermittent renewable energy sources increasingly enter the grid, the establishment of grid connections has become a challenge that could threaten future expansion. Now, solar PV technology is rapidly moving from a passive role to an active one, as it takes on a starring role to support electric utility power grids.

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pv magazine

25 Jun 2020

Huawei’s AI Boost has supported this 50MW solar PV project in Rajasthan, India, with a smoother grid connection. | Photo: Huawei

Large-scale solar PV plants are often located in remote areas with particularly poor grid conditions, as they rely on sunshine and geographical space. With vulnerable grid infrastructure and limited short circuit capacity in desolate areas, solar farms tend to connect to weak grids. Coupled with long-distance transmission and high-voltage direct current, large PV plants face …

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