Solar PV Grid Tied Training System

The Solar PV Grid Tied Training System is a versatile experimental setup designed to simulate a real-world grid-connected solar power plant. Perfect for hands-on learning in universities and technical institutes, it also serves as a robust platform for advanced research in solar PV integration, power quality analysis, and smart grid studies. Featuring a built-in virtual grid, it is ideal for locations where direct grid connections are not permitted, allowing seamless experimentation and research in a fully controlled environment.

Key Features

Active Measurement Panel
Monitor voltage, current, and power in real-time during experiments.
Waveform Observation
Analyze voltage and current waveforms for both linear and non-linear loads.
Transmission Line Analysis
Study the impact of transmission line inductance on voltage quality at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
Power Factor Improvement
Implement capacitor banks to enhance power factor and observe its effect on power quality at the PCC.
Grid Synchronization
Examine the synchronization process of a Solar PV Inverter with the grid and assess its performance.
Power Flow Evaluation
Evaluate active, reactive, and apparent power flow between the PV grid and virtual grid.
Net Metering
Understand the concept and implementation of net metering in solar power systems.
Anti-Islanding Protection
Demonstrate the anti-islanding protection mechanism of a grid-tied inverter during sudden grid failures.
Built-in MPPT Inverter
Utilize a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) grid-tied inverter for optimized energy conversion.
Virtual Grid Functionality
Operate with both actual and virtual grids, with the ability to switch between them seamlessly.
Comprehensive Instrumentation
Includes a handheld solar insolation measurement instrument and an angle measurement tool.
Overcharge/Discharge Protection
Features overcharge and over-discharge protection for the battery bank.
Autotransformer Integration
Record system responses at different voltages using an autotransformer.
Power Analyzers
Equipped with two power analyzers to measure power import/export readings.
Direct DSO Connectivity
Allows direct connection of a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) without the need for differential probes.

Learning Module

Power Quality and Waveform Analysis in Grid-Tied Solar PV Systems

Gain practical skills in monitoring and analyzing voltage and current waveforms in grid-tied solar PV setups:

Perform current waveform analysis under both linear and non-linear load conditions.
Study voltage distortion and harmonic effects due to transmission line inductance at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
Learn to use Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs) and power analyzers to capture and interpret power signals in real-time.

Power Factor Optimization and Grid Synchronization Techniques

Explore techniques for improving system efficiency and grid compatibility:

Implement capacitor banks to improve power factor and evaluate their impact on power quality.
Understand the grid synchronization process for solar PV inverters, ensuring phase, voltage, and frequency matching.
Study system behavior during synchronization, including start-up procedures and dynamic response to grid variations.

Power Flow Management, Net Metering, and Anti-Islanding Protection

Delve into advanced solar PV-grid integration scenarios and protective mechanisms:

Evaluate active, reactive, and apparent power flow between the PV system and virtual/actual grid.
Explore the implementation and operation of net metering, tracking energy import/export using dual power analyzers.
Demonstrate the anti-islanding protection mechanism in the event of sudden grid failure, using the virtual grid feature for safe and repeatable experimentation.

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