You can simply model it as any other generator, but with zero marginal cost.
However, the PMAX for the unit will vary based on the amount of sunshine, so
you’ll have to know the current PMAX when you run a power flow or OPF.
Ray
> On Nov 30, 2015, at 5:27 PM, Mario Daniel Baquedano Aguilar
> <[email protected]> wrote:
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>
>
> Dear Dr. Ray,
>
>
> Nice to greet you again, i have a query:
>
> Which is the correct way for modeling Photovoltaic generation with reactive
> power generation capacity using Matpower?
>
> for example, How should i model a Large-Scale Photovoltaic Generator of 700
> MW with Qmin= -230 Mvar and Qmax= 230 Mvar ? I have the doubt because there
> is not distinction into modeling conventional generators respect to renewable
> generation.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
> Mario Daniel Baquedano
>
