Modular multilevel inverter with maximum power point tracking for grid connected photovoltaic application

B. N. Alajmi; K. H. Ahmed; G. P. Adam; S. J. Finney; B. W. Williams

Modular multilevel inverter with maximum power point tracking for grid connected photovoltaic application

B. N. Alajmi, K. H. Ahmed, G. P. Adam, S. J. Finney, B. W. Williams

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

A single-phase modular multilevel inverter based photovoltaic system for grid connection is proposed. This photovoltaic system utilizes two conversion stages; a boost converter for tracking the maximum power point and a modular multilevel inverter used as an interfacing unit. The maximum power point tracking is achieved with a fuzzy logic controller, and the modular multilevel inverter regulates the dc link voltage and synchronizes the grid voltage and current in order to achieve unity power factor operation. The proposed system provides high dynamic performance and power quality injected into the grid. The validity of the proposed system is confirmed by simulations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2011 IEEE International symposium on industrial electronics (ISIE)
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	IEEE
ISBN (Print)	9781424493128
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	20th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) - Gdansk, Poland Duration: 27 Jun 2011 → 30 Jun 2011

Conference

Conference	20th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE)
Country/Territory	Poland
City	Gdansk
Period	27/06/11 → 30/06/11

Keywords

systems
generators
controller
modular
multilevel inverter
maximum power point tracking
grid connected
photovoltaic application

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Infield, D., Ault, G., Bell, K., Burt, G., Finney, S., Fletcher, J., Johnstone, C., Kelly, N., Kockar, I., McGregor, P. & Williams, B.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/09 → 30/09/13
Project: Research

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Modular multilevel inverter with maximum power point tracking for grid connected photovoltaic application

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