Harmonic impact analysis of a grid-connected photovoltaic plant: the PMML case
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https://doi.org/10.15649/2346030X.5591Keywords:
calidad de energía, distorsión armónica, generación distribuida, normas técnicas, planta fotovoltaica, simulaciónAbstract
This article presents a harmonic impact analysis of a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) plant located at the Parque Metropolitano María Lucía (PMML), an academic facility of the Corporación Universitaria del Meta (UNIMETA) in Villavicencio, Colombia. The study included a detailed technical characterization of the system, the measurement and simulation of real operating conditions and electrical variables at the generator’s connection point, and the simulation of scenarios with and without PV generation, focusing the analysis on the Point of Common Coupling (PCC). Measurements were conducted using a power quality analyzer with features recommended by the applicable standards, and simulations were carried out using DIgSILENT PowerFactory software. Harmonic distortion levels were evaluated according to the criteria established by IEEE 519-2022, IEEE 1547-2018, and Colombian standard NTC 5001. The results show that, although the PV system introduces harmonic content into the grid, the distortion levels remain the within established regulatory limits in most simulated scenarios, confirming the technical feasibility of its interconnection. This study provides a useful tool for the prior assessment of distributed generation projects, with emphasis on academic and urban-rural environments in Colombia
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