@inproceedings{f06412da348a44ac8e484df542749cdf,
title = "A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded PV systems",
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.",
author = "Javad Khazaei and Gregory Pavlak and Brandon Lee and Mohamed Elsenbaty",
note = "Funding Information: This research was under support from Penn State{\textquoteright}s Institute of Energy and Environment (IEE) seed grant. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019 ; Conference date: 07-02-2019 Through 08-02-2019",
year = "2019",
month = mar,
day = "6",
doi = "10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662179",
language = "English (US)",
series = "2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019",
address = "United States",
}
