SG2500HV-MV-20 SVG At Night

SG2500HV-MV-20 SVG At Night

Version Date Author Approved by
V10 Sep.19.2017;Mar.9.2018 Li X Zheng W

1.Introduction

This document describes the 'SVG (static Var Generator) at Night' function of the PV inverter SG2500HV-MV-20.

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2.SVG at Night Function

In order to ensure the stability of the utility grid, the grid operators require the energy producer to support the grid by
generating a certain amount of reactive power; the reactive power is normally provided by a traditional static var
compensator (SVC) or SVG.

For PV power plants, the PV inverters are required to operate as a SVG by using its inherent reactive power
capability; most of the PV inverters in the market would have this function as standard, but only for the daytime
when the PV inverters stay in feed-in-operation. the SVG function is required as well at night to compensate the
reactive power based on the actual needs in order to support the grid.

2.1. SVG Principles

The SVG uses the full-control component IGBT to connect the inverter's main circuit to the grid in parallel through
the inductor, it controls the AC-side current to feed or absorb the set amount of reactive current, so as to achieve
dynamic reactive power compensation.
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Fig.-1 SVG Schematic Principles

U̇ s = U̇ I + U̇ L .( The Kirchhoff Voltage Law)

Here, U̇ s : grid voltage; U̇ I : SVG AC voltage output; U̇ L : Inductor L voltage (phasor difference between U̇ s and U̇ I ).
I is the current passing through the inductor, as well as the current absorbed by the SVG from the grid. By controlling
U̇ L , the I can be controlled;

suppose the power loss caused by SVG can be neglected, the amplitude and the direction of the current absorbed
from the grid by the inverter can be controlled by keeping the U̇ s and U̇ I at the same phase and changing the
amplitude of U̇ I ,.

When U̇ I < U̇ s , the lagging current voltage is 90°, and it is operating in inductive condition, the SVG will absorb
inductive reactive power.

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When U̇ I > U̇ s , the leading current voltage is 90°, and it is operating in capacitive condition, the SVG will absorb
capacitive reactive power.

When U̇ I = U̇ s and the current and voltage are in phase, the SVG will not absorb reactive power.

2.2. Sungrow Solution for SVG At Night

The SG2500HV-MV-20 inverter uses reactive current vector control to cause a phase difference between the
inverter output voltage and the grid voltage, thereby achieving the necessary reactive power compensation. This
makes grid access more friendly and can adapt to future grid system access requirements.

The 'SVG at night' function requires the inverter to stay in feed-in operation without DC voltage present, which
involves additional hardware components and software development.

During the 'SVG at night' mode, the DC inputs must remain disconnected to prevent the PV inverter from producing
a negative effect on components. The inverter's DC switches have an electric operation function, allowing the
inverter control system to control the DC switches.

Sampling & Conditioning

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Fig.-2 Inverter Circuit Diagram for 'SVG at Night'

The SG2500HV-MV-20 allows the users to activate or deactivate the 'SVG at night' function locally on the HMI menu
or remotely via upper PC.

Fig.-3 Inverter Menu for Setting the 'SVG at Night'

Parameter Description Range Default

Q-adjust Close/Pf
To enable or disable the reactive power compensation Close
switch /Q-limit *%)
Pf Power factor setting -0.8~-1; 0.8~1 1
Percentage that the reactive power compensation accounted
Q-limit (%) 0~100% 0
for the nominal power (%)
SVG switch To enable or disable the reactive power compensation at night Enable/Disable Disable

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Step 1: Tap "Functions" on the default LCD screen interface.

Step 2: Tap "Set Parameter".

Step 3: Enter the password and then tap "Run Parameters".

Step 4: Enable the 'Q-adjust switch' first, then enable the 'SVG switch'.

Once the 'SVG switch' is enabled,, the 'SVG at night' function is always active until the 'SVG switch' is set to be
disabled; when the DC input power drops to a preset value for a certain amount of time, the inverter will enter 'SVG
at night' mode and compensate the reactive as required.

The SG2500HV-MV-20 inverter's reactive output range is -1650kVar to +1650kVar.

When the inverter first enters 'SVG at night' mode, the DC switches will remain in the closed status. After the inverter
remains in 'SVG at night' mode for the preset time period, the DC switches will be opened to disconnect it. This will
avoid unnecessarily opening the DC switch. During this process, the inverter will continue to input reactive power to
the grid according to grid scheduling requirements.

When the inverter is in 'SVG at night' mode, it continues to detect whether or not the conditions for feeding the active
power are met, if all conditions are met, it will switch on the DC switches and enter active power feed-in mode.

Fig.-4 'SVG at Night' Function Logic Flowchart

2.3. SVG At Night During LVRT

When Sungrow inverter is working in "SVG at night" mode, the inverter supports the utility grid during an instant
grid-voltage drop. In this case, the inverter will stay connected with the grid and wait to restart feeding in reactive
power after the voltage drop or feed in reactive during the voltage drop in accordance with local grid codes. during
the LVRT (low voltage ride through), there must be a certain power supply to keep the inverter active.