A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded PV systems

Javad Khazaei, Gregory Pavlak, Brandon Lee, Mohamed Elsenbaty

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel application of a modular multi-level converter (MMC) for photovoltaic (PV) generation system to maximize the efficiency in partial shading conditions. A DC/DC boost converter is placed between each sub-module (SM) of the MMC and the PV array to extract the maximum PV power. Furthermore, the proposed topology is enhanced with an independent active/reactive power control strategy for demand response purposes. The effect of circulating currents is also minimized using a proportional resonance (PR) controller. The proposed system is validated using time-domain simulations via MATLAB/Simscape power system toolbox on a 10 MW three-phase grid-connected MMC system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538692844
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 6 2019
Event2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019 - College Station, United States
Duration: Feb 7 2019Feb 8 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Station
Period2/7/192/8/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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