Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland
Conference: PCIM Europe 2019 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/07/2019 - 05/09/2019 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2019
Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Alshammari, Meshari; Duffy, Maeve (Power Electronics Research Centre, College of Engineering and Informatics, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland)
Abstract:
Recent developments in micro-grids have led to increased interest in DC distribution systems due to its high efficiency in distributing energy from renewable energy sources to DC loads. The objective of this paper is to analyse the performance of AC and DC systems in a relatively large sized 6 kW PV installation. The research data was collected from a live installation on a national school on Inis Oirr, an island off the west coast of Ireland. The results indicate that usage of a DC distribution system has lower losses compared to the existing AC system. These findings provide insights to the benefits of future DC distribution systems in large-scale micro-grids.