SOLAR ENERGY GRID INTEGRATION SYSTEMS

ABSTRACT

Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) concept helps in achieving high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into the utility grid. Advanced, integrated inverter/controllers will be the enabling technology to maximize the bene?ts of residential and commercial solar energy systems, both to the systems owners and to the utility distribution network as a whole. Advanced integrated inverters/controllers may incorporate energy management functions and/or may communicate with separate-alone energy management systems as well with utility energy portals, such as smart metering systems. The value of the energy provided by these solar systems will in turn be increased through advanced communication interfaces and controls.