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Supraharmonic Distortion at the Grid Connection Point of a Network Comprising a Photovoltaic System

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  • Anthoula Menti

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon Str., 12241 Aigaleo, Greece)

  • Pavlos Pachos

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon Str., 12241 Aigaleo, Greece)

  • Constantinos S. Psomopoulos

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, 250 Thivon Str., 12241 Aigaleo, Greece)

Abstract

Grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems inject nonsinusoidal currents into the grid at the point of their connection. The technology of the inverter utilized for the conversion of DC power into AC is directly associated with distortion characteristics. Even though pulse-width-modulated (PWM) converters generate considerably lower harmonic distortion than their predecessors, they are responsible for the emergence of a new power quality issue in distribution grids known as supraharmonics, which can cause problems such as overheating and malfunctions of equipment. PV systems are known sources of supraharmonics, but their impact has not yet been thoroughly researched. Due to the multitude of parameters affecting their performance, a more rigorous treatment is required compared to more common nonlinear devices. In this paper, emissions from a three-phase grid-connected PV system are examined by means of a dedicated simulation tool taking into account the specifics of inverter switching action without overly increasing computational cost. The impact of environmental parameters as well as factors affecting the switch control of the converter is investigated. The dependence of the supraharmonic emission of the PV system on the converter characteristics rather than environmental conditions is demonstrated. Furthermore, simulation studies on a network comprising the PV system and an additional supraharmonic-emitting system in simultaneous operation are conducted. Their combined effect on the distortion at the connection point of the network to the grid is assessed by means of a power flow-based approach, capable of quantifying interactions within this network. From the viewpoint of the grid, an increase of supraharmonic-related disturbance at low irradiance conditions is revealed.

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  • Anthoula Menti & Pavlos Pachos & Constantinos S. Psomopoulos, 2025. "Supraharmonic Distortion at the Grid Connection Point of a Network Comprising a Photovoltaic System," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-31, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:3:p:564-:d:1576774
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    1. Thamer A. H. Alghamdi & Fatih Anayi & Michael Packianather, 2022. "Optimal Design of Passive Power Filters Using the MRFO Algorithm and a Practical Harmonic Analysis Approach including Uncertainties in Distribution Networks," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-24, April.
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    2. Kasun Peiris & Sean Elphick & Duane Robinson, 2025. "Characterising Non-Intentional Supraharmonic Emissions from Inverters in Power Grids: Review and Challenges," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-23, June.

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