-The increasing penetration of photovoltai c power systems into the power grid has attached attention to the issue of ensuring the smooth absorbance of the solar energy, while securing the normal and steady operation of the gri d as well. Nowadays, the PV systems must meet a number of tech nical requirements to address this issue. This paper investigates a generic grid-connected ph otovoltaic model that was developed by DIgSILENT and is part o f the library in the new version of PowerFactory v.14.1 s oftware that is used in this study. The model has a nominal rated p eak power of 0.5 MVA and a designed power factor cos φ=0.95. The study focuses on the description of the model, its contro l system and its ability to reflect important requirements that a grid-connected PV system should have by January 2011 according to the German grid code for medium voltage. The model unde rgoes various simulations. Static voltage support, active power control and dynamic voltage support – Fault Ride Through (FRT) is examined. The results show that the generic model is capable for active power reduction under over-frequency occasions and FRT behavior in cases of voltage dips. The reactive pow er control that is added in the model improves the control system a nd makes the model capable for static voltage support in sudden active power injection changes at the point of common coupling. Beside the simplifications and shortcomings of this generic model, basic requirements of the modern PV systems can be addressed. Further improvements could make it more complete and applicable for more detailed studies.