Sounds like a voltage source (and sinking) inverter to me.
These types can cause current distortion which the UL1741 / IEEE 1547
specs try to prevent.
Apparent must be able to turn that mode on and off I would imagine.
It's not too difficult to do. No wonder
they talk about micro-grids.
The old Trace SW series was a voltage source inverter, even when grid
tied and is basically why they had
to add that extra inductor box between SW and the grid when selling. It
could actually help the grid wave-
form voltage if it was distorted because of non-linear loads.
boB
On 2/4/2012 5:26 PM, Comet Systems wrote:
As I understand the issue they claim to be able to address, the
utilities often need a source of reactive power close at the system
delivery points, the customer sites, because reactive power does not
transmit well through the lines and transformers and uses up
transmission resources better used for real power. The reactive power
is used as a method of voltage control.
Therefore, it is reasonable that the utilities would pay a premium for
a reactive power source which would be close to the customers and
under their control. The idea has some merit and could be a
significant direction for solar pv, but whether an electronic inverter
can adequately generate reactive power at will, to act as a
compensation device and whether that is the highest and best use for
that power source is to be demonstrated. Interesting idea, though.
--
Chris Mason
President, Comet Systems Ltd
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