MetaPV: Introduction

PV SMART GRIDS IN PRACTICE

MetaPV will provide the scientific basis for transforming photovoltaics from a troublesome and variable source of power to active support for a more intelligent grid.

Amidst growing concerns regarding the capacity of the grid to support large scale integration of renewables, MetaPV is a first step towards a reliable solution for PV integration. More PV, with advanced control systems, can be a source of more stability. This is what MetaPV is demonstrating for the first time out of the lab and in the real world, on both a technical and financial level.

The active grid support from PV will be demonstrated at two sites: a residential/urban area of 128 households with 4 kW each, and an industrial zone of 31 PV systems with 200 kW, both in the Belgian province of Limburg.

• Shed light on the details of the project concept, read more at in theory
• Check our publications and see how MetaPV is being implemented in practice
• Find details on the full MetaPV project consortium

TECHNICAL FOCUS

The project will focus on demonstrating control capacities for photovoltaic inverters, namely:
    •  active voltage control,
    •  low-voltage ride-through capability,
    •  autonomous grid operation,
    •  interaction of distribution system control with PV systems.

WHO IS METAPV?

MetaPV is the result of unique international collaboration between the market, the industry and high level research. By bringing together the expertise of system operators, inverter manufacturers, renewable energy experts and researchers, MetaPV is providing realistic and innovative solutions demonstrating the power of PV for grid optimisation.

RELATED PROJECTS FOR PV AND SMART GRIDS

IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme
Task 14: High Penetration of PV Systems in Electricity Grids
www.iea-pvps.org/
 
pvnet.dk a Photovoltaic - SmartGrid project on the island of Bornholm, Denmark
www.pvnet.dk