Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Abstract
This paper investigates the design and performance of a 150 W single-phase current-source grid-connected inverter topology that is based on a PV array and DC link inductor acting as a constant-current source. The inverter is implemented using a single boost switch, an H-bridge inverter, and a CL output filter. The inverter output current is simply controlled using the boost switch and open-loop or feedforward control. The dark I-V configuration is used to simulate two series PV modules. Comprehensive test results are obtained to validate the computer simulation results. Furthermore, the proposed inverter's ability to deliver a sinusoidal current to the grid while meeting the appropriate standards, i.e. total harmonic distortion and power factor requirements, is also examined for various modulation index values and irradiances.
DOI
10.3906/elk-1404-294
Keywords
Photovoltaic cells, pulse width modulation inverters, solar power generation, switching converters
First Page
1981
Last Page
1995
Recommended Citation
ERTAŞGIN, GÜRHAN; SOONG, WEN LIANG; and ERTUGRUL, NESIMI
(2015)
"Performance analysis of a low-cost current-source 1-ph grid-connected PV inverter,"
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences: Vol. 23:
No.
6, Article 32.
https://doi.org/10.3906/elk-1404-294
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/elektrik/vol23/iss6/32
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