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3-Solar PV Transformer Evaluation

1-Distinct Generation Modes of Solar PV Plant

Description: Solar PV plant operates in two modes: Generating Mode (GM) and Non-Generating Mode (NGM).

Components: Energy demands, Ancillary services, Power supply to the grid.

Relation: Illustration of two operating modes in.

2-Equation Formulation for SLEE Method

Description: Equation (7) defines the SLEE method based on GM and NGM components.

Components: No-load losses, Load losses.

Equations: Formulas for calculating SLEE components (Equations 7, 9, 10).

3-Calculation of Total Cost of Service Losses (TCSL)

Description: Determination of total losses and their capitalization factors.

Components: Total cost of service losses (TCSL), Capitalization factors.

Equations: Calculation of TCSL (Equation 8) and capitalization factors (Equations 9, 10, 11).

4-Capitalization Factors and Cost Elements

Description: Factors influencing the capitalization of losses under GM and NGM.

Components: Annual increase in energy cost, Annual inflation rate, Hours of operation.

Equations: Formulas for calculating capitalization factors.

5-Considerations for NGM and GM Components

Description: Factors influencing the capitalization of no-load and load losses.

Components: Annualized cost of energy, Transformer service life, Load loss factor.

Equations: Calculation of NGM and GM components' factors and costs.