Why is photovoltaic power generation used for grid-connected inverters in communication base stations

The primary component of a grid- connected system is the inverter, or power conditioning unit (PCU). The inverter converts the DC power produced by the PV system into AC power, consistent with the voltage and power quality requirements of the utility grid.

Photovoltaic grid-connected inverter is an essential key component in photovoltaic power generation system. It is mainly used in the special inverter power supply in the field of solar photovoltaic power generation.

During normal power generation, the photovoltaic grid-connected power generation system is connected to the large power grid to transmit active power to the power grid. However, when the power grid loses power, the photovoltaic grid-connected power generation system may still work continuously and operate independently of the local load.

Grid-connected PV inverters have traditionally been thought as active power sources with an emphasis on maximizing power extraction from the PV modules. While maximizing power transfer remains a top priority, utility grid stability is now widely acknowledged to benefit from several auxiliary services that grid-connected PV inverters may offer.

In order to provide grid services, inverters need to have sources of power that they can control. This could be either generation, such as a solar panel that is currently producing electricity, or storage, like a battery system that can be used to provide power that was previously stored.

The different solar PV configurations, international/ national standards and grid codes for grid connected solar PV systems have been highlighted. The state-of-the-art features of multi-functional grid-connected solar PV inverters for increased penetration of solar PV power are examined.