Impacts of Factor Lightning and Surge Protection for Photovoltaic Power Generator on Distribution System

Abstract:

This research paper presents the analysis of factor lightning protection for photovoltaic power generation. The question of the safety of lightning protection systems in photovoltaic power generation, especially under severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms. Therefore, a simple model of a photovoltaic power generation was developed, which included the arrangement of a conventional photovoltaic panel. The effect of lightning is also simulated by the pattern of lightning currents. It is also found that the size of the panel mounting structure and the point of lightning conduction induce the induced voltage at the junctions of the photovoltaic panel. Based on the results of the impulse current analysis, the intensity of the lightning current is increasing rapidly. All these factors will be taken into consideration in order to design a protective system.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 901)
• Pages: 103-108
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.901.103
• Online since: August 2020
• Authors: Nattachote Rugthaicharoencheep*, Jirawat Maigan
• Keywords: Lightning Protection, Over Voltage, Photovoltaic Power Generators

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