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Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network

Madjid Chikh, Aicha Degla, Smain Berkane, Achour Mahrane, Abdalbaset Mnider.


Abstract
The integration of renewable energy into power systems is a growing area of interest, particularly in regions with high solar potential. This study investigates the impact of a 12.5 kWp multi-technology photovoltaic (PV) power station on the local utility grid. The system comprises five PV arrays using different technologies, installed on the rooftop and façade of the UDES/CDER conference room in Tipaza, Algeria. Experimental data were collected to evaluate the grid voltage variations at the grid-connected point under real operating conditions. Voltage levels remained within the EN 50160 standard limits, with fluctuations typically ranging from 229 V to 236 V. The total harmonic distortion (THD) of current remained below 5% during peak injection periods, meeting IEC 61000-3-2 standards. Statistical analysis of THD and power factor (PF) distributions for three PV power output levels showed that more than 80% of current THD values were concentrated in the 5–10% range, with standard deviations decreasing as PV output increased. Voltage THD means decreased from 2.42 to 2.26 with rising PV generation, and over 96% of values were well below the EN 15160 limit.

Key words: PV Grid-connected, Standard EN50160, Power quality, renewable energy, THD, power factor.


 
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Chikh M, Degla A, Berkane S, Mahrane A, Mnider A. Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2025; 14(2): 167-186.

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

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Chikh M, Degla A, Berkane S, Mahrane A, Mnider A. Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. https://www.jsesd.org/?mno=302658166 [Access: November 12, 2026].

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

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Chikh M, Degla A, Berkane S, Mahrane A, Mnider A. Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2025; 14(2): 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

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Chikh M, Degla A, Berkane S, Mahrane A, Mnider A. Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. (2025), [cited November 12, 2026]; 14(2): 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

Harvard Style

Chikh, M., Degla, . A., Berkane, . S., Mahrane, . A. & Mnider, . A. (2025) Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev., 14 (2), 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

Turabian Style

Chikh, Madjid, Aicha Degla, Smain Berkane, Achour Mahrane, and Abdalbaset Mnider. 2025. Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 14 (2), 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

Chicago Style

Chikh, Madjid, Aicha Degla, Smain Berkane, Achour Mahrane, and Abdalbaset Mnider. "Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 14 (2025), 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Chikh, Madjid, Aicha Degla, Smain Berkane, Achour Mahrane, and Abdalbaset Mnider. "Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 14.2 (2025), 167-186. Print.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Chikh, M., Degla, . A., Berkane, . S., Mahrane, . A. & Mnider, . A. (2025) Assessing the Influence of Grid-Connected PV Systems on Algeria's Low Voltage Distribution Network. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 14 (2), 167-186.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v14i2.548

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