Experimental Investigations of a CFLs Currents Harmonics Injection into an Electrical Network Grid

The frequent use of non-linear loads, such as power converters, compact fluorescent lamps CFL and adjustable speed motor drives, is increasingly causing problems on the electrical distribution network. In previous research, a lot of research has been carried out to investigate the impact of CFLs on power quality and to highlight the related issues. This article presents the results of theoretical and experimental studies aimed at quantifying the effect of massive use of 75 General Electric GE CFLs lamps on a distribution Network. The two studied aspects are the harmonic distortion THD and the reactive power Q decided.