An LVDC distribution system concept

Abstract

An LVDC distribution system is a new innovation in a field of electricity distribution. This paper presents the basic principles to use power electronics devices in electricity distribution systems. Recent technological and economical developments in power electronic components enable to apply power electronics in LV network. This development makes an LVDC distribution system concept establishment possible. In this respect the occurring progression connects power electronics and distribution system development strongly together. The LVDC distribution system basic concept concentrates at DC/AC interface focusing on implementation of customer-end inverter. The previously made analyses have shown that presented LVDC distribution system has existing techno-economical potential in electricity distribution networks.