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

Javad Khazaei; Gregory Pavlak; Brandon Lee; Mohamed Elsenbaty

doi:10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662179

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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14 Scopus citations

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 language	English (US)
Title of host publication	2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538692844
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662179
State	Published - Mar 6 2019
Event	2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019 - College Station, United States Duration: Feb 7 2019 → Feb 8 2019

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Name	2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019

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Conference	2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019
Country/Territory	United States
City	College Station
Period	2/7/19 → 2/8/19

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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

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Khazaei, J., Pavlak, G., Lee, B., & Elsenbaty, M. (2019). A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded PV systems. In 2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019 Article 8662179 (2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662179

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Khazaei, J, Pavlak, G, Lee, B & Elsenbaty, M 2019, A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded PV systems. in 2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019., 8662179, 2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019, College Station, United States, 2/7/19. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC.2019.8662179

A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded PV systems. / Khazaei, Javad; Pavlak, Gregory; Lee, Brandon et al.
2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. 8662179 (2019 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2019).

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