Single-stage sine-wave inverter for an autonomous operation of solar photovoltaic energy conversion system

This paper proposes a high performance single-stage inverter topology for the autonomous operation of a solar photovoltaic system. The proposed configuration which can boost the low voltage of photovoltaic (PV) array, can also convert the solar dc power into high quality ac power for driving autonomous loads without any filter. An MPPT circuit with parallel connection is implemented so that the part of the energy generated is processed by the dc–dc converter to supply dc loads. The line current total harmonic distortion (THD) obtained using this configuration is quite reasonable. The proposed topology has several desirable features such as low cost and compact size as number of switches used, are limited to four as against six switches used in classical two-stage inverters. In this paper analysis, simulation and experimental results are presented.     

DC–AC switching converter modelings of a PV grid-connected system under islanding phenomena

Nonlinear modeling of a dc–ac full-bridge switching converter PV grid-connected system under islanding phenomena is proposed. It is a model that can be easily derived by using simple analytical techniques. A state-space averaging technique (no linearization) and voltage source inverter with current control are performed as “large-signal modeling” that is used to analyze the dynamic response of load voltage under 3 different resistive loads: 125%, 100% and 25% of inverter output and RLC when the grid system is disconnected as well as a step change of load. The nonlinear equation from the proposed modeling is handled by MATLAB/SIMULINK. The results of the proposed model are compared with experiments and PSpice simulation which shows good agreement among them. Moreover, it is found that the proposed model consumes much less computation time than PSpice and does not encounter any convergence problem.     

Reliability analysis of grid connected small wind turbine power electronics

Grid connection of small permanent magnet generator (PMG) based wind turbines requires a power conditioning system comprising a bridge rectifier, a dc–dc converter and a grid-tie inverter. This work presents a reliability analysis and an identification of the least reliable component of the power conditioning system of such grid connection arrangements. Reliability of the configuration is analyzed for the worst case scenario of maximum conversion losses at a particular wind speed. The analysis reveals that the reliability of the power conditioning system of such PMG based wind turbines is fairly low and it reduces to 84% of initial value within one year. The investigation is further enhanced by identifying the least reliable component within the power conditioning system and found that the inverter has the dominant effect on the system reliability, while the dc–dc converter has the least significant effect. The reliability analysis demonstrates that a permanent magnet generator based wind energy conversion system is not the best option from the point of view of power conditioning system reliability. The analysis also reveals that new research is required to determine a robust power electronics configuration for small wind turbine conversion systems.     

Fuzzy logic-based MPPT controllers for three-phase grid-connected inverters

In photovoltaic (PV) applications, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) module is necessary to extract the whole energy that the PV module can generate depending on the instantaneous conditions of the PV system. A PV module is obtained by connecting a number of solar cells in series and parallel, which causes voltage and current to increase at module terminations. The present work is based on a three-phase grid-connected inverter designed for a 100 kW PV power plant that uses an MPPT scheme based on fuzzy logic controllers. The whole system presented is simulated in MATLAB. The fuzzy logic-based MPPT controllers show accurate and fast responses and are integrated into the inverter, so that the there is no requirement for a dc–dc converter. The inverter allows full control of reactive power.     

A Single-Stage Single-Phase Transformer-Less Doubly Grounded Grid-Connected PV Interface

A transformer provides galvanic isolation and grounding of the photovoltaic (PV) array in a PV-fed grid-connected inverter. Inclusion of the transformer, however, may increase the cost and/or bulk of the system. To overcome this drawback, a single-phase, single-stage [no extra converter for voltage boost or maximum power point tracking (MPPT)], doubly grounded, transformer-less PV interface, based on the buck–boost principle, is presented. The configuration is compact and uses lesser components. Only one (undivided) PV source and one buck–boost inductor are used and shared between the two half cycles, which prevents asymmetrical operation and parameter mismatch problems. Total harmonic distortion and dc component of the current supplied to the grid is low, compared to existing topologies and conform to standards like IEEE 1547. A brief review of the existing, transformer-less, grid-connected inverter topologies is also included. It is demonstrated that, as compared to the split PV source topology, the proposed configuration is more effective in MPPT and array utilization. Design and analysis of the inverter in discontinuous conduction mode is carried out. Simulation and experimental results are presented.      

High-efficiency grid-connected photovoltaic module integrated converter system with high-speed communication interfaces for small-scale distribution power generation

This paper presents a high-efficiency grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) module integrated converter (MIC) system with reduced PV current variation. The proposed PV MIC system consists of a high-efficiency step-up DC-DC converter and a single-phase full-bridge DC-AC inverter. An active-clamping flyback converter with a voltage-doubler rectifier is proposed for the step-up DC-DC converter. The proposed step-up DC-DC converter reduces the switching losses by eliminating the reverse-recovery current of the output rectifying diodes. To reduce the PV current variation introduced by the grid-connected inverter, a PV current variation reduction method is also suggested. The suggested PV current variation reduction method reduces the PV current variation without any additional components. Moreover, for centralized power control of distributed PV MIC systems, a PV power control scheme with both a central control level and a local control level is presented. The central PV power control level controls the whole power production by sending out reference power signals to each individual PV MIC system. The proposed step-up DC-DC converter achieves a high-efficiency of 97.5% at 260 W output power to generate the DC-link voltage of 350 V from the PV voltage of 36.1 V. The PV MIC system including the DC-DC converter and the DC-AC inverter achieves a high-efficiency of 95% with the PV current ripple less than 3% variation of the rated PV current.     

弱电网下光伏并网逆变器的数字H∞鲁棒控制器设计

针对弱电网下光伏并网逆变器可能发生的失稳现象,提出一种光伏并网逆变器的数字H_∞鲁棒控制器设计方法。首先建立传统控制策略下光伏并网逆变器的控制模型,并分析其在弱电网条件下的稳定性。为了提高LCL型光伏并网逆变器对电网阻抗变化的鲁棒性,考虑数字控制延时的影响,通过建立离散域下光伏并网逆变器的标准H_∞控制模型,并设计加权函数,求得光伏并网逆变器的数字H_∞控制器。与传统的双闭环控制策略相比,理论分析与仿真和实验结果均表明,所设计的数字H_∞控制器可显著增强弱电网条件下光伏并网逆变器的稳定性。     

Load sharing using fuzzy logic control in a fuel cell/ultracapacitor hybrid vehicle

Fuel cell (FC) and ultracapacitor (UC) based hybrid power systems appear to be very promising for satisfying high energy and high power requirements of vehicular applications. The improvement in control strategies enhances dynamic response of the FC/UC hybrid vehicular power system under various load conditions. In this study, FC system and UC bank supply power demand using a current-fed full bridge dc–dc converter and a bidirectional dc–dc converter, respectively. We focus on a novel fuzzy logic control algorithm integrated into the power conditioning unit (PCU) for the hybrid system. The control strategy is capable of determining the desired FC power and keeps the dc voltage around its nominal value by supplying propulsion power and recuperating braking energy. Simulation results obtained using MATLAB^® & Simulink^® and ADVISOR^® are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm.     

Intelligent uninterruptible power supply system with back-up fuel cell/battery hybrid power source

This paper presents the development of an intelligent uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a hybrid power source that comprises a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and a battery. Attention is focused on the architecture of the UPS hybrid system and the data acquisition and control of the PEMFC. Specifically, the hybrid UPS system consists of a low-cost 60-cell 300 W PEMFC stack, a 3-cell lead–acid battery, an active power factor correction ac–dc rectifier, a half-bridge dc–ac inverter, a dc–dc converter, an ac–dc charger and their control units based on a digital signal processor TMS320F240, other integrated circuit chips, and a simple network management protocol adapter. Experimental tests and theoretical studies are conducted. First, the major parameters of the PEMFC are experimentally obtained and evaluated. Then an intelligent control strategy for the PEMFC stack is proposed and implemented. Finally, the performance of the hybrid UPS system is measured and analyzed.     

Adaptive fuzzy control with an optimization by using genetic algorithms for grid connected a hybrid photovoltaic–hydrogen generation system

The integration of significant amounts of renewable-storage hybrid power generation systems to the electric grid poses a unique set of challenges to utilities and system operators. This article deals with the designing methodology of an intelligent control based grid-connected a hybrid system composed of renewable energy source (RES) and storage system (SS). RES is a photovoltaic (PV) source and SS is a process of hydrogen transformation system (H₂TS) which composed of alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) for decomposition water by using the PV power, a tank used for gas storage and a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell (FC) to transform the H₂ to the electrical energy. The interconnection of the grid with the power generation system (PGS) is ensured through using a DC/AC hysteresis converter and it can synchronize current with the grid voltage among an independent control of active (P) and reactive (Q) power through a possibility of the Q compensation. In the proposed system, three algorithms are applied; two used inside generation and the third is used inside the grid. Perturb and observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control algorithm always finds optimal power in the PV generator. A simple cascade controls loop of DC-DC boost converter and operate the FC generator to ensure maximum power and to regulate the DC Bus voltage. In addition, adaptive fuzzy logic control (FLC) unit is developed to control the DC/AC inverter, with adopting an off-line optimization based on genetic algorithms (GAs) applauded for tune different issues as scaling factors of the FLC and PIDs gains of the PV and the H₂TS control loops. Simulated results prove a big success of the proposed controls of the grid connected the hybrid PV-H₂TS with good performance.     

基于交替单相PWM控制的三相光伏并网系统

提出了可用于多支路型三相光伏并网逆变器的交替单相PWM控制方法。该控制方法在一个工频周期内,逆变器有6种开关模式,每种开关模式中只须对三相中的一相桥臂进行PWM控制,从而有效降低了功率管开关损耗,在多支路光伏并网结构提高能量转换效率的基础上,进一步提高系统效率。采用电流滞环PWM跟踪控制,能够简单实现逆变正弦电流输出,跟踪性能好,并网功率因数为1,系统稳定性好,电流总谐波畸变率(THD)较低,可满足并网要求。通过Matlab仿真验证了该控制方法的正确性和有效性。     

Experimental results of controlled PV module for building integrated PV systems

Last issues about Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems (BIPV) still show average Performance Ratio (PR) values in the range of 0.75–0.80. The main causes well known: partial shadows, temperature effects, PV inverter losses, thermal losses, etc. and mismatching losses. Ideally, all the modules work in the same conditions, but differences between modules really exist due to differences in the working temperature, the inclination or orientation angles, differences in the I–V characteristic coming from the manufacturing process, etc. The effect is that the output power of the complete PV system is lower than the addition of the power of each PV module.These mismatching losses can be decreased by means of suitable electronics. This paper presents the experimental results obtained over PV systems equipped with controlled PV modules, PV modules with low cost and high efficiency DC–DC converters, including MPPT algorithm and other functions, such as power control and Power Line Communications (PLC).Tests have been divided into two great categories: tests on the electronic performance of the DC–DC converter and tests on grid-connected PV systems with multiple DC–DC converters. Many of these tests have been carried out taking advantage of the PV System Test Platform, a powerful tool especially designed by Robotiker to evaluate all kind of PV systems, especially systems with differences between modules. Aspects of the DC–DC converter performance have been detailed and among the most important experiments, the paper analyses different situations such as partial shadows, different inclined planes, PV systems with different PV modules, and finally a comparison between a conventional system and a system composed by controlled PV modules have been described. To sum up, the importance of a good system dimensioning is analysed, with very interesting results.     

Grid connected fuel cell and PV hybrid power generating system design with Matlab Simulink

Renewable energy sources have been taken the place of the traditional energy sources and especially rapidly developments of photovoltaic (PV) technology and fuel cell (FC) technology have been put forward these renewable energy sources (RES) in all other RES. PV systems have been started to be used widely in domestic applications connected to electrical grid and grid connected PV power generating systems have become widespread all around the world. On the other hand, fuel cell power generating systems have been used to support the PV generating so hybrid generation systems consist of PV and fuel cell technology are investigated for power generating. In this study, a grid connected fuel cell and PV hybrid power generating system was developed with Matlab Simulink. 160 Wp solar module was developed based on solar module temperature and solar irradiation by using real data sheet of a commercial PV module and then by using these modules 800 Wp PV generator was obtained. Output current and voltage of PV system was used for input of DC/DC boost converter and its output was used for the input of the inverter. PV system was connected to the grid and designed 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system was used for supporting the DC bus of the hybrid power generating system. All results obtained from the simulated hybrid power system were explained in the paper. Proposed model was designed as modular so designing and simulating grid connected SOFC and PV systems can be developed easily thanks to flexible design.     

基于Matlab/Simulink的两级式光伏并网系统仿真分析

研究一种单相光伏并网发电控制仿真系统。利用Matlab2008b/Simulink,采用boost电路和逆变电路两级式结构,其中采用电导增量法的最大功率跟踪功能在boost电路中实现,并网控制通过采集电网电压参数和逆变输出电流电压参数在逆变电路中通过PI调节实现。通过光伏阵列通用模型验证最大功率跟踪模块的正确性,通过并网实验验证并网跟踪性能。基本实现了光伏阵列最大功率点的快速、准确跟踪功能和逆变输出电流电压与电网电压的同频同相,保证了输出电流为正弦波形且纹波较少,能够快速跟踪电网电压的变化。证明此系统在实际中是可行的。     

不平衡电网电压下T型三电平光伏并网逆变器的有限集模型预测控制

为实现电网电压不平衡时对T型三电平光伏并网系统输出功率和电流质量的控制,以达到入网功率平稳或电流正弦为控制目标,结合光伏阵列输出功率前馈,在两相静止坐标系下提出一种直流母线电压外环PI控制、并网电流内环有限集模型预测控制的控制策略,并在电压外环中引入2倍频陷波器以获得平滑的入网功率参考值。仿真结果表明:当电网电压不对称时,采用所提控制策略能够实现对入网有功、无功功率2倍频脉动及负序电流的分别抑制或协调控制,且并网电流谐波畸变小、入网电能质量高,同时实现T型三电平逆变器的中点电位平衡。     

Input output feedback linearization control and variable step size MPPT algorithm of a grid-connected photovoltaic inverter

In this paper, the power factor of a grid-connected photovoltaic inverter is controlled using the input output Feedback Linearization Control (FLC) technique. This technique transforms the nonlinear state model of the inverter in the d–q reference frame into two equivalent linear subsystems, and then applies a pole placement linear control loops on this subsystem in order to separately control the grid power factor and the dc link voltage of the inverter. Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) that allows extraction of maximum available power from the photovoltaic (PV) array has been included. This MPPT is based on variable step size incremental conductance method. Compared with conventional fixed step size method, the variable step MPPT improves the speed and the accuracy of the tracking.     

基于BOOST变换器的小型风力机并网逆变控制系统设计

概述了基于BOOST变换器的小型风力机并网逆变控制系统设计方案。系统由一个H桥并网逆变器和一个BOOST升压斩波电路组成。对并网逆变器采用电流内环和电压外环双环控制,以取得网侧电流的快速跟随性和直流侧电压的抗扰性;对BOOST斩波电路进行功率控制,实现风力发电机的最大功率跟踪。系统采用了根轨迹图解法进行控制器参数设计,并取得了较好的动态控制性能。最后,以1.5kW并网逆变器的试验结果验证了设计的正确性。     

基于PR控制和谐波补偿的三相光伏并网系统

将电网电压定向矢量控制与比例谐振(PR)控制相结合的控制策略应用于三相光伏并网系统中,实现逆变器的并网控制。该控制策略比传统PI调节器的双闭环电网电压定向控制更简便,不需要复杂的坐标旋转变换和前馈解耦控制。同时,PR控制器可以很方便地实现并网电流低次谐波的补偿。仿真结果验证了该系统的结构和控制策略的有效性,可提高电网的电能质量。     

Power quality improvement of solar photovoltaic transformer-less grid-connected system with maximum power point tracking control

This paper presents a transformer-less single-stage grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system with active reactive power control. In the absence of active input power, grid-tied voltage source converter (VSC) is operated in the reactive power generation mode, which powers control circuitry and maintains regulated DC voltage. Control scheme has been implemented so that the grid-connected converter continuously serves local load. A data-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) has been implemented at maximum power which performs power quality control by reducing total harmonic distortion (THD) in grid-injected current under varying environmental conditions. Standards (IEEE-519/1547) stipulates that current with THD greater than 5% cannot be injected into the grid by any distributed generation (DG) source. MPPT tracks actual variable DC link voltage while deriving maximum power from PV array and maintains DC link voltage constant by changing the converter modulation index. Simulation results with the PV model and MPPT technique validations demonstrate effectiveness of the proposed system.     

Rapid transaction to load variations of active filter supplied by PV system

This paper deals with the analysis and control of a photovoltaic (PV) system connected to the main supply through a Boost converter and shunt active filter supplied by a PV system providing continuous supply of nonlinear load in variation. A robust control of a PV system connected to the grid while feeding a variable nonlinear load is developed and highlighted. This development is based on the control of the Boost converter to extract the maximum power from the PV system using the Perturb and Observe (P and O) algorithm in the presence of temperature and illumination. The proposed modeling and control strategy provide power to the variable nonlinear load and facilitates the transfer of power from solar panel to the grid while improving the quality of energy (harmonic currents compensation, power factor compensation and dc bus voltage regulation). Validation of the developed model and control strategy is conducted using power system simulator Sim-Power System Blockset Matlab/Simulink. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the shunt active filter to load changes, the method of instantaneous power (pq theory) is used to identify harmonic currents. The obtained results show an accurate extraction of harmonic currents and perfect compensation of both reactive power and harmonic currents with a lower THD and in accordance with the IEEE-519 standard.