Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland: A case study of a school in Ireland

Maeve Duffy

Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland: A case study of a school in Ireland

Maeve Duffy

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of Galway

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Abstract

Recent developments in micro-grids have led to increased interest in DC distribution systems due to its high efficiency in distributing energy from renewable energy sources to DC loads. The objective of this paper is to analyse the performance of AC and DC systems in a relatively large sized 6 kW PV installation. The research data was collected from a live installation on a national school on Inis Oirr, an island off the west coast of Ireland. The results indicate that usage of a DC distribution system has lower losses compared to the existing AC system. These findings provide insights to the benefits of future DC distribution systems in large-scale micro-grids.

Original language	English (Ireland)
Title of host publication	PCIM Europe, International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
Editors	Martina Amrhein, Anna Schulze Niehoff
Publisher	Mesago PCIM GmbH
Pages	1262-1269
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9783800749386
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019
Event	International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2019 - Nuremberg, Germany Duration: 7 May 2019 → 9 May 2019

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Name	2191-3358

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Conference	International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2019
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Nuremberg
Period	7/05/19 → 9/05/19

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Alshammari, M; Duffy, M,

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Duffy, M. (2019). Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland: A case study of a school in Ireland. In M. Amrhein, & A. Schulze Niehoff (Eds.), PCIM Europe, International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management (pp. 1262-1269). (2191-3358). Mesago PCIM GmbH.

Duffy, Maeve. / Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland : A case study of a school in Ireland. PCIM Europe, International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management. editor / Martina Amrhein ; Anna Schulze Niehoff. Mesago PCIM GmbH, 2019. pp. 1262-1269 (2191-3358).

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Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland: A case study of a school in Ireland. / Duffy, Maeve.
PCIM Europe, International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management. ed. / Martina Amrhein; Anna Schulze Niehoff. Mesago PCIM GmbH, 2019. p. 1262-1269 (2191-3358).

Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review

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Comparative analysis between AC and DC distribution systems in a photovoltaic system: A case study of a school in Ireland: A case study of a school in Ireland

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