Product Image Product Image Product Image Product Image
Thumbnail 1
Thumbnail 2
Thumbnail 3
Thumbnail 4

Solar PV Grid Tied Training System 

The grid tied solar PV system is a comprehensive experimental platform designed to replicate the operation of a real grid-connected solar power plant. This solar PV system enables hands-on training and advanced research for universities and technical institutions, focusing on grid integration, power quality, and inverter behavior. With an integrated virtual grid, the grid tie PV system allows controlled experimentation in environments where direct utility grid access is restricted, without compromising realism or safety. 

Key Features

  • Active Measurement Panel: Real-time monitoring of voltage, current, and power parameters within the solar PV system during experimentation.
  • Waveform Observation: Analysis of voltage and current waveforms under both linear and non-linear load conditions in a grid-connected environment.
  • Transmission Line Analysis: Investigation of the effect of transmission line inductance on voltage quality at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
  • Power Factor Improvement: Use of capacitor banks to improve power factor and evaluate its impact on grid performance.
  • Grid Synchronization: Study of synchronization between the solar inverter and grid, demonstrating phase, voltage, and frequency matching.
  • Power Flow Evaluation: Measurement of active, reactive, and apparent power flow between the PV source and the grid or virtual grid.
  • Net Metering: Practical understanding of net metering operation within a grid tied solar PV system, including energy import and export.
  • Anti-Islanding Protection: Demonstration of inverter disconnection during grid failure conditions for safety compliance.
  • Built-in MPPT Inverter: Maximum Power Point Tracking inverter optimized for efficient energy extraction in the solar PV system.
  • Virtual Grid Functionality: Seamless switching between actual and virtual grids in the grid tie PV system.
  • Comprehensive Instrumentation: Solar insolation meter and tilt-angle measurement tools included.
  • Overcharge / Over-Discharge Protection: Integrated protection for battery-assisted operation.
  • Autotransformer Integration: Enables system testing at varying voltage levels.
  • Power Analyzers: Dual power analyzers for accurate import and export energy measurement.
  • Direct DSO Connectivity: Direct Digital Storage Oscilloscope connection without differential probes.
Ecosense

Learning Module 

Ecosense

Power Quality and Waveform Analysis in Grid-Tied Solar PV Systems

  • Perform current waveform analysis under linear and non-linear load conditions.
  • Study voltage distortion and harmonic effects caused by transmission line inductance at PCC.
  • Use DSOs and power analyzers to observe real-time power signals in a grid tied solar PV system.

Power Factor Optimization and Grid Synchronization Techniques

  • Implement capacitor banks to improve power factor and evaluate power quality improvements.
  • Understand inverter grid synchronization in a solar PV system, including voltage, frequency, and phase alignment.
  • Observe inverter behavior during synchronization and grid disturbances.

Power Flow Management, Net Metering, and Anti-Islanding Protection

  • Analyze active, reactive, and apparent power flow between PV source and grid.
  • Study net metering operation using dual power analyzers in a grid tie PV system.
  • Demonstrate anti-islanding protection using the virtual grid for repeatable testing.

Technical Description

  • Operates as a grid tied solar PV system that connects a photovoltaic source to either a utility grid or a built-in virtual grid through a grid-tied inverter.
  • The inverter continuously performs Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to extract maximum available energy from the PV source under varying irradiance conditions.
  • Precise synchronization with the grid is maintained by matching voltage, frequency, and phase, ensuring stable operation of the solar PV system.
  • Generated solar power is first supplied to the connected AC load at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC).
  • Any surplus power is exported to the grid through a net-metering mechanism, demonstrating bidirectional energy flow in the grid tie PV system.
  • A variable capacitor bank and variable inductor load bank at the PCC enable experiments related to power factor correction and transmission line inductance effects.
  • When solar generation is insufficient, the connected load automatically draws the required deficit power from the grid, illustrating grid import operation.
  • Integrated energy meters continuously measure imported and exported energy, supporting detailed net-metering and performance analysis.
  • The system continuously monitors critical grid parameters including voltage, frequency, power factor, and harmonic distortion.
  • Anti-islanding protection automatically disconnects the inverter during grid outages or abnormal grid conditions to ensure operational safety.
  • Open and accessible terminals allow learners to manually configure experiments, analyze inverter behavior, and study grid interaction under different operating scenarios within the solar PV system.
Ecosense

Technical Specifications 

Ecosense

Solar PV Array and Virtual Grid


ParametersSpecifications
PV Array1000 Wp roof mounted
Virtual Grid 230V, 50 Hz, 1200 VA
Battery Configuration (Virtual Grid)2 x 12V, 7.5 Ah
Grid ModeActual grid / Virtual Grid Selectable

* specifications can be customized as per user requirements

Grid Tied Inverter and Grid Interface


ParametersSpecifications
Inverter TypeSingle-phase grid tied inverter
Max. DC Input Power: 1500 W
Max. DC Input Voltage: 500 V
MPPT Voltage Range: 100-500 V
Max. DC Short Circuit Current: 15 A
MPPT Configuration1 MPPT/1 string
Rate AC Output Power1100 W
THD/Power Factor<5% / near unity
Protection FeaturesAnti-islanding, OV/UV, grid fault protection
Nominal Grid Frequency50/60 Hz

* specifications can be customized as per user requirements

Measurement, Loads and Auxiliary Equipment


ParametersSpecifications
Measurement PanelDC Voltmeter, DC Ammeter, AC Voltmeter, AC Ammeter, Power Analyzer
Variable Capacitor Bank0,1.5,3,6 microfarad @ 220 V
Variable Inductor0,1,3,6 mH @ 2A
Instrumentation AccessDirect DSO connection supported

* specifications can be customized as per user requirements

Real world impact across Campuses

Recent Installations

Solar PV & Thermal Training Systems Installation at MBM University, Jodhpur

Solar PV & Thermal Training Systems Installation at MBM University, Jodhpur

November 12, 2025

Ecosense installed Solar PV Training and Research System, Solar PV Grid-Tied System, and Solar Thermal Training System at MBM University,...
Empowering Education in Renewable Energy: Ecosense at MANIT Bhopal

Empowering Education in Renewable Energy: Ecosense at MANIT Bhopal

January 16, 2025

Ecosense proudly announces the successful installation of its cutting-edge Fuel Cell Training System at the prestigious Maulana Azad National Institute...
Ecosense Supplied Solar PV Grid-Tied Training System at SMVDU, Katra

Ecosense Supplied Solar PV Grid-Tied Training System at SMVDU, Katra

April 5, 2025

Ecosense is proud to announce the successful supply, installation, and commissioning of its Solar PV Grid-Tied Training System at Shri...

Related Products

Frequently Asked Questions

Students gain hands-on understanding of grid-connected solar PV operation, inverter-based power conversion, MPPT algorithms, grid synchronization, net-metering, power quality, harmonics, and anti-islanding protection. The system links theoretical power electronics and power systems concepts with real grid behavior.

Yes. The system includes a virtual grid that emulates the utility grid. Users can switch between the actual grid and the virtual grid, allowing all grid-tied experiments to be performed safely without exporting power to the campus utility network.

The platform supports experiments on MPPT performance, inverter synchronization, bidirectional power flow, net-metering, power factor improvement, harmonic analysis, grid fault response, and anti-islanding operation. It also enables comparative studies under different load and grid conditions.

Yes. The open architecture, detailed instrumentation, and access to voltage and current waveforms make it suitable for advanced research in grid integration, power quality analysis, microgrid development, and smart grid control strategies.

The system replicates the structure and behavior of actual rooftop and commercial grid-tied PV plants. Students learn wiring, measurement, protection mechanisms, and operational challenges exactly as encountered in real installations, making them industry-ready for solar EPC, utility, and research roles.

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your labs?

Contact Now