Utilization of distributed generator inverters as statcom

Abstract

A method and system for controlling a photovoltaic solar power generation source operatively coupled to a power grid system at a point of common coupling (PCC) to perform a plurality of dynamic reactive power control based functions including: reactive power set point control, power factor control, and voltage control, when its primary energy source is not available, and available. Voltage control may also prevent PCC voltage from violating a voltage limit caused by real power generation from itself or by real power generation from an additional distributed power generation source operatively connected to said power grid system, or by both. Controlling a battery energy storage based distributed power generation source operatively coupled to a power grid system at a PCC to perform reactive power set point control, power factor control, and voltage control, during both the conditions when its primary energy source is not available, and available is also provided.

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