Lachlan Bateman, Head of Power Systems Planning, Asia Pacific Energy Systems at DNV, discusses how, with some minor modifications to the ‘standard’ electrical distribution design approach for residential developments, networks may be able to accept high volumes of solar power within distribution code limits.
Multiple stakeholders in grid-connected, community solar residential projects need assurance that the electrical distribution design will comply with network codes and avoid disruption to grids. Solar developers and investors, power grid companies, and regulators need to know there will not be adverse network impacts from having more solar PV installed than the normal allowable penetration for residential solar.
