Assessing the representativeness of ‘Live’ distributed PV data for upscaled PV generation estimates

摘要: The incorporation of distributed PV generation data into power system planning and operation is becoming increasingly important as penetrations systems on Australian distribution networks continue to grow. However, the availability such currently very limited. APVI Live Map (Live Map) provides near real-time estimates in 57 different regions across Australia based some 6000 reporting their online. This has a wide range potential applications including, for example, network or performance assessment. In this paper we investigate characteristics contributing database, order assess its accuracy suitability providing total operational purposes. study compares sample database with set Australia, according Clean Energy Regulator's (CER's) database. Representativeness assessed terms location, size, age, inverter manufacturer. individual by comparison separate historical interval metered household from Ausgrid network. Finally, an example application electricity provided highlight value these estimates.