August 24, 2015
Darla Moore School of Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208

Power Electronics and Power & Energy

The falling cost of solar power generation as well the change in states policies forecast a significant increase of PV installations over the next two years. By the end of 2016, we expect to see the US installed photovoltaic generation capacity at 20 GW. Without a doubt, the increasing penetration of photovoltaic generation presents several challenges for a safe and reliable power system operation. However, if ancillary grid services are considered, PV generation can be applied to support the grid voltage regulation and improve the performance of distribution networks.

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