Facilitating higher photovoltaic penetration in residential distribution networks using demand side management and active voltage control

Future power networks are certain to have high penetrations of renewable distributed generation such as photovoltaics (PV). At times PV and low customer demand (e.g., summer), network voltage is likely rise beyond limits mandated by grid codes resulting in a curtailment generation, unless appropriate control means used. This leads reduction energy yield consequently reduces the economic viability systems. work focuses on scenario-based impact assessments underpinned net prosumer load forecasting framework part system planning aid sustainable policymaking. Based use-case scenarios, efficacy smart solutions side management (DSM) Active Voltage Control maximizing therefore revenue returns for prosumers avoided costs distribution between developed country (the UK) developing (India) analyzed. The results showed that while DSM could be preferred because its potential deployment via holistic response schemes India similar nations, technically combination weaker with significantly higher solar resource meant it not effective preventing curtailment.