Pseudo DC link based multi-stage inverter topology is proposed in [26], shown in fig.6, in which DC link is replaced with a pseudo-DC link shown in fig.3(b). As dc link is eliminated in this topology leads to lesser cost, size and volume compared to previous topologies and almost same reliability compared to the previous topology. However, this topology is suffering from poor power decoupling and more harmonic content compared to previous topologies. Common remarks on DC–AC–DC–AC Topologies: Topologies discussed from fig.4-6 have a high-frequency dc-ac inverter at the input side, which converts input dc into high-frequency AC. This high-frequency AC voltage level will be increased using HFT and then converted into dc by using a bridge …show more content…
This type of power conversion scheme generally preferred in most of the PV systems, called Two-Stage Power Conversion Systems (TSPCS)[28-29]. To enhance the design flexibility and power conversion ratio as well as energy harvesting capabilities, the dedicated dc-dc power converter must be placed between PV module and inverter as shown in Fig.2. The main difference between dc-ac-dc-ac and dc-dc-ac power conversion scheme is, the isolated converter is employed in the first method whereas non-isolated dc-dc converter is employed in the second method. Boost, Buck-Boost, SEPIC and Cuk converters are widely preferred for developing this TSPCSs. A simple TSPCS based on dc-dc boost converter fed Half Bridge Inverter (HBI) and Full Bridge Inverter (FBI) is shown in Fig.8 [28] and Fig.9 [29] respectively. They are treated as a conventional two-stage solutions for solar PV applications. In the case of half-bridge topology, dc link is established through the two equal capacitors. These two capacitors act as a three-terminal dc supply to the half-bridge inverter, which converts dc to ac power. Which is then, processed through the filter before feeding to load. In this case, only half of the boost converter voltage is converted into ac. However, in the case of FBI based TSPCS, the full output voltage of boost converter is converted into ac. This means that more output
The simulation study of the complete system is carried out by using MATLAB/SIMULINK. For this simulation, four PV module in a series connection mode is considered. Each PV module consists of three submodules. A multiwinding flyback converter is connected across each PV module. Fig. 7(a) shows the P-V charactristc cunve of the PV array (with bypass diode) without using the integrated converter. The figure shows multiple power peaks with maximum power nearly 500W. The shading pattern of the PV array is presented in Table-1. Fig. 7(b) shows the characteristic curve by integrating the converter across each PV module. The P-V characteristic curve exhibits a single peak point. The peak power is nearly 670W. As compared to conventional PV system more than 150W power can be extracted from the PV system. Each submodule of the PV module is subjected different solar insolation. Fig. 8(a ) shows the current of submodule of PV module-1. In this figure, submodule-3 generates less power as
Commonly, renewable energy is defined as energy which is able to be captured from existing natural resources that are replenished rapidly, such as flowing water, sunshine, wind, geothermal heat flows and ocean [2]. Renewable energy technologies are required to provide technologies to use one or several renewable energy resources. There are some different types of renewable energy technologies, which include solar energy, bioenergy, hydropower, wind energy, geothermal energy and tidal energy. This thesis project will focus on the solar photovoltaic which is currently one of types of solar energy technologies, and this technology using photovoltaic cells to converts sunlight directly into electricity.Solar photovoltaic system can generate electricity from sunlight through using PV modules, and the system can be integrated into building designs, installed on rooftops, or large scale power plant. With the development of photovoltaic technologies, solar photovoltaic capacity has been increased from 3.7 GW (2004) to 177GW (2014) [3]. Figure 2 shows this change from 2004 to 2014, there is a big trend of increase in these years. The increase of PV capacity can reduce the carbon emission and provides more job opportunities. It also helps to reduce air pollution and make a friendly environment for living. One of the common PV system is
From hydro and wind power solar photovoltaic forms the third most important form of renewable energy source that is used in countries more than 100 considering a global installed capacity. The photovoltaic installations can be achieved in
“Today, the industry’s production of PV modules is growing at approximately 25 percent annually, and major programs in the U.S., Japan and Europe are rapidly accelerating the implementation of PV systems on buildings and interconnection to utility networks.” (Florida Solar Energy Center, 2007)
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): Solar panels have a nonlinear voltage-current (V-I) characteristic with a distinct maximum power point (MPP), which depends on the environmental factors such as solar insolation and the cell temperature. To ensure the continuous harvesting of maximum power from the solar panels, it is necessary to control the operation at optimum impedance of the SPV module, so that the module can be operated at Maximum power point (MPP).
Photovoltaic cell is of grate impart in the Morden market of electrical generating sector, commonly used by industries and private home etc. as a source of electricity , which have been of existence since , 1950s ‘Inventors at Bell Labs (Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller, and Gerald Pearson) developed a more efficient PV cell (6%)
The other converter used is a voltage-fed type Active filter structure, as shown in Fig 2.2. It is having a self-supporting dc voltage bus with a large dc capacitor. It has become very much dominant, since it is lighter, cheaper, and expandable to multilevel and multistep modes, with lower switching frequencies to improve the performance . It is more popular in UPS-based applications, because in the presence of mains, the same Inverter bridge can be used as an Active Filter to eliminate harmonics of critical nonlinear loads.
A photovoltaic (PV) array is a power system designed to supply usable solar energy by means of photovoltaics. It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar panels to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity. Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed and used especially in the field of power generation. One of the major sources of renewable energy at present times, solar energy has been of interest throughout the world particularly due to its availability in significant magnitude in comparison to other renewable sources.
Abstract—This paper covers the need and use of power electronics in the application of renewable energy utilization. Covered in this paper is wind energy with variable speed drives and their controlling power electronics. Solar energy, specifically photovoltaics and their controlling power electronics. High-voltage direct current transmission lines and the power electronics that allow for this technology to exist.
The power conversion efficiency is evaluated with respect to standard reporting conditions (SRC) defined by temperature, spectral irradiance, and total irradiance. 23 The SRC for rating the performance of terrestrial PV cells are the following: 1000 W∙m-2 irradiance, AM 1.5 (AM: air mass) global reference spectrum, and 25 °C cell temperature. 24-28 The PCE (η) of a PV cell is given as30
In recent years, conversion of ac line voltages from utilities has been dominated by using a single-phase diode rectifier followed by a single switch boost stage. Designers have embraced the usefulness of this topology since it draws a sinusoidal input current and maintains a unity input power factor under varying load
The converter consists of linear circuit elements L, C, R as well as non-linear circuit elements, which are power electronic switches. The converter as such is not a linear system. This metaheuristic optimized method, control the switching signals from the power electronic converter circuits such as boost converter, inverter, etc. Boost converters are a kind of high- frequency converter, which convert unregulated DC power to synchronized DC power. A PV system can produce maximum possible power if it is operated at MPP. In view of achieving this maximum PV power, an MPPT is employed between the PV panel and load. This paper provides a review and comparative study of the optimized MPPT approaches [2]. The photovoltaic module’s maximum
IN RENEWABLE dc-supply systems, batteries area unit usually required to back-up power for electronic equipment. Their voltage levels are generally abundant under the dc-bus voltage. Bidirectional converters for charging/discharging the batteries area unit thus needed. For high-powered applications, bridge-type bidirectional converters have become a very important analysis topic over the past decade. For raising power level, a dual full-bridge configuration is sometimes adopted
Abstract: DC microgrid is the high quality electric power system focused on the development of renewable energy resources. The dc distribution system is connected to AC grid, Photovoltaic system and synchronous generator. Moreover, the power is transmitted through dc distribution line and is converted to required AC or DC voltages by load side converters. Those converters do not require transformers by choosing proper DC distribution voltage. The DC power line is 400V. This distributed design of load side converters also contributes to provide supplying high quality power. In this research, the configuration of DC microgrid system, control methods of distributed generation will be presented. Moreover, stand-alone system and grid connected system of DC microgrid will also be expressed. The model of DC microgrid system will be constructed with MATLAB/SIMULINK. Simulation results will be described.
Abstract— This paper presents study and comparison of Maximum Power Point tracking(MPPT) for photovoltaic applications. Comparison based on the output power from the Photovoltaic panel(PV),ripple in PV voltage,Tracking Efficiency and oscillations around the MPP. Using Power Simulation(PSIM) platform, the conventional MPPT algorithms and proposed MPPT algorithm is compared with boost converter. The simulation results for conventional MPPT algorithms and proposed MPPT algorithm named power plane analysis technique with and without using Proportional Integral(PI) controller are computed.