Synchronverter based photovoltaic inverter

Zeev Kustanovich, George Weiss

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Abstract

We present a research of a possibility of constructing a photovoltaic DC to AC inverter based on a synchronverter operation principle. A possible area of an application for this inverter is in a photovoltaic power plant that is connected to the low voltage grid. We give a brief explanation about a theoretical control algorithm that governs an operation of the inverter including Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). A Simulink average model verifies the performance of the algorithm. We also present a brief explanation of the experiments that are in progress in Smart Grid Interoperability Laboratory of the European Commission Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy. The main goal of these experiments is to verify a performance of the control algorithm by using an external PCB uploaded with the control algorithm and connected to the Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538663783
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 12 Dec 201814 Dec 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Conference on the Science of Electrical Engineering in Israel, ICSEE 2018
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period12/12/1814/12/18

Keywords

  • Inverter
  • nonlinear control system
  • photovoltaic
  • renewable energy
  • synchronverter

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