scholarly journals Experimental Implementation of a Low-Cost Single Phase Five-Level Inverter for Autonomous PV System Applications Without Batteries

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2452-2458 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Nouaiti ◽  
A. Saad ◽  
A. Mesbahi ◽  
M. Khafallah
Keyword(s):  
Single Phase ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Switched Capacitor Converter ◽  
Storage Batteries

This paper presents the design and the implementation of a low-cost single phase five-level inverter for photovoltaic applications. The proposed multilevel inverter is composed of a simple boost converter, a switched-capacitor converter, and an H-bridge converter. An efficient control method which associates a closed-loop regulation method with a simple maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method is applied in order to allow the proposed multilevel inverter to transfer power energy from solar panels to autonomous load with no storage batteries. An experimental prototype of this inverter is fabricated at the laboratory and tested with a digital control system. Obtained results confirm the simplicity and the performance of the proposed photovoltaic system.

scholarly journals Low-Voltage Ride-Through Capability of a Single-Stage Single-Phase Photovoltaic System Connected to the Low-Voltage Grid

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongheng Yang ◽  
Frede Blaabjerg
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Future Challenges

The progressive growing of single-phase photovoltaic (PV) systems makes the Distribution System Operators (DSOs) update or revise the existing grid codes in order to guarantee the availability, quality, and reliability of the electrical system. It is expected that the future PV systems connected to the low-voltage grid will be more active with functionalities of low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) and the grid support capability, which is not the case today. In this paper, the operation principle is demonstrated for a single-phase grid-connected PV system in a low-voltage ride-through operation in order to map future challenges. The system is verified by simulations and experiments. Test results show that the proposed power control method is effective and the single-phase PV inverters connected to low-voltage networks are ready to provide grid support and ride-through voltage fault capability with a satisfactory performance based on the grid requirements for three-phase renewable energy systems.

scholarly journals Comparison between neural network and P&O method in optimizing MPPT control for photovoltaic cell

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 5083
Author(s):  
ِِِAhmed G. Abdullah ◽  
Mothanna sh. Aziz ◽  
Bashar Abdullah Hamad
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point

The demand for renewable energy has increased because it is considered a clean energy and does not result in any pollution or emission of toxic gases that negatively affect the environment and human health also requiring little maintenance, and emitting no noise, so it is necessary to develop this type of energy and increase its production capacity. In this research a design of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control method using Neural Network (NN) for photovoltaic system is presented. First we design a standalone PV system linked to dc boost chopper with MPPT by perturbation and observation P&O technique, and then a design of MPPT by using ANN for the same system is presented. Comparative between two control methods are studied. The results explained in constant and adjustable weather settings such as irradiation and temperature. The results exposed that the proposed MPPT by ANN control can improve the PV array efficiency by reduce the oscillation around the MPP that accure in P&O method and so decreases the power losses. As well as decrease the the overshot that accure in transient response, and hence improving the performance of the solar cell.

scholarly journals A Novel Hexagonal-Shaped Multilevel Inverter with Reduced Switches for Grid-Integrated Photovoltaic System

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12018
Author(s):  
Md. Tariqul Islam ◽  
Hady H. Fayek ◽  
Eugen Rusu ◽  
Md. Fayzur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Installation Space ◽  
Modulation Scheme ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Conversion Unit ◽  
Switching Devices

To date, the grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system has drawn consideration from researchers and academicians due to the speedy improvement and the declining price of solar panels. The proficiency and dependability of a grid integrated PV system rest mainly on the power conversion unit and the proper controlling mechanism. This paper introduces a novel asymmetric hexagonal-shaped fifteen-level inverter designed to feed a grid-integrated solar PV system. First, it aims to reduce the number of components and thereby decrease the installation space and cost of the multilevel inverter. Moreover, it has a low total blocking voltage (TBV) and total device rating (TDR) and uses few switching devices for generating per level of output voltage. The proposed topology utilizes only eight switching devices for generating fifteen levels at the output, which is lower than conventional multilevel inverter topologies. Here, a low-frequency modulation scheme using the half-height (HH) method generates switching pulses to minimize the complexity. The proposed multilevel inverter topology is also validated through the simulations in the MATLAB SIMULINK environment. The proposed inverter need for filters is illustrated according to different grid codes for integrating PV systems to the grid.

A New Control Method for Grid-Connected PV System Based on Quasi-Z-Source Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Using Evolutionary Algorithm

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Ali Akhavan
Keyword(s):  
Control Method ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
System Response ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Imbalance Problem ◽  
Optimum Approach ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Cascaded Multilevel Inverter

In this paper, a new control method for quasi-Z-source cascaded multilevel inverter based grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system is proposed. The proposed method is capable of boosting the PV array voltage to a higher level and solves the imbalance problem of DC-link voltage in traditional cascaded H-bridge inverters. The proposed control system adjusts the grid injected current in phase with the grid voltage and achieves independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for the separate PV arrays. To achieve these goals, the proportional-integral (PI) controllers are employed for each module. For achieving the best performance, this paper presents an optimum approach to design the controller parameters using particle swarm optimization (PSO). The primary design goal is to obtain good response by minimizing the integral absolute error. Also, the transient response is guaranteed by minimizing the overshoot, settling time and rise time of the system response. The effectiveness of the new proposed control method has been verified through simulation studies based on a seven level quasi-Z-Source cascaded multilevel inverter.

scholarly journals Realization of a Single-Phase Multilevel Inverter for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3344-3349 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Nouaiti ◽  
A. Mesbahi ◽  
A. Saad ◽  
M. Khafallah ◽  
M. Reddak
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Test Bench ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Direct Power ◽  
Current Controller ◽  
Power Switches ◽  
Sinusoidal Current

This paper introduces the implementation of a single-phase multilevel inverter for a grid-connected photovoltaic system. The considered topology contains a full bridge converter tied to an auxiliary circuit made of two power switches. A proportional integral (PI) current controller is established with this inverter to inject a sinusoidal current into the grid with a power factor near to unity. The studied system is tested on Matlab/Simulink and verified by experiment through a test bench comprising of a fabricated prototype and a DSP TMS320F28379D. The obtained results prove the efficiency of the inverter to maintain a direct power flow from DC sources, such as solar panels, to the grid by respecting some normalized criteria for this operation.

MPPT-based on Bat algorithm for photovoltaic systems working under partial shading conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mohammed Asim ◽  
Piyush Agrawal ◽  
Mohd Tariq ◽  
Basem Alamri
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Bat Algorithm ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Full Power ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Global Peak

Under partial shading conditions (PSC), most traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques may not adopt GP (global peak). These strategies also often take a considerable amount of time to reach a full power point (MPP). Such obstacles can be eliminated by the use of metaheuristic strategies. This paper shows, in partial shading conditions, the MPPT technique for the photovoltaic system using the Bat Algorithm (BA). Simulations have been performed in the MATLAB ®/Simulink setting to verify the efficacy of the proposed method. In MPPT applications, the results of the simulations emphasize the precision of the proposed technique. The algorithm is also simple and efficient, on a low-cost microcontroller, it could be implemented. Hardwar in loop (HIL) validation is performed, with a Typhoon HIL 402 setup.

scholarly journals Design of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System with a Novel Bi-Reflector PV System (BRPVS) and Optimal Control Mechanism: An Experimental Study

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khan ◽  
Kamran Zeb ◽  
Waqar Uddin ◽  
P. Sathishkumar ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Building Integrated Photovoltaics ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Solar Pv System ◽  
Zero Carbon ◽  
The Cost

Environment protection and energy saving are the most attractive trends in zero-carbon buildings. The most promising and environmentally friendly technique is building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), which can also replace conventional buildings based on non-renewable energy. Despite the recent advances in technology, the cost of BIPV systems is still very high. Hence, reducing the cost is a major challenge. This paper examines and validates the effectiveness of low-cost aluminum (Al) foil as a reflector. The design and the performance of planer-reflector for BIPV systems are analyzed in detail. A Bi-reflector solar PV system (BRPVS) with thin film Al-foil reflector and an LLC converter for a BIPV system is proposed and experimented with a 400-W prototype. A cadmium–sulfide (CdS) photo-resistor sensor and an Arduino-based algorithm was developed to control the working of the reflectors. Furthermore, the effect of Al-foil reflectors on the temperature of PV module has been examined. The developed LLC converter confirmed stable output voltage despite large variation in input voltage proving its effectiveness for the proposed BRPVS. The experimental results of the proposed BRPVS with an Al-reflector of the same size as that of the solar PV module offered an enhancement of 28.47% in the output power.

A Modified MPPT Method for Photovoltaic System

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 1348-1351
Author(s):  
Yu Shui Huang ◽  
Yan Jie Wei ◽  
Xue Chen
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Transient State ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Point Tracking ◽  
Power Point Tracking ◽  
Perturb And Observe ◽  
Power Point

The output of photovoltaic (PV) array is affected by the environmental factors such as irradiation and temperature, so an effective maximum power point tracking (MPPT) method of PV array is necessary. In this paper, a modified perturb and observe (MPO) method is proposed to achieve MPPT for a PV system and to improve the shortcomings of prior methods. Comparing with a typical perturb and observe (P&O) MPPT method, the MPO efficiency is improved in transient state by the proposed MPPT as theoretical prediction.

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