Dual-mode controller for MPPT in single-stage grid-connected photovoltaic inverters

Gamal M. Dousoky, Masahito Shoyama, Haitham Abu-Rub

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Abstract

This paper presents a dual-mode controller to improve the performance of maximum power point tracking in grid-connected photovoltaic inverters. Most of grid-connected PV applications require a controllable active/reactive power generation. The proposed method employs both of the load angle and the inverter modulation index into two control modes: Active power mode, and reactive power mode. Such technique enables an efficient and flexible active/reactive power control beside MPPT function using a single-stage VSI. A simulation model is developed for the overall system to investigate the performance of the proposed dual-mode controller. Furthermore, the controller is designed and implemented using a digital signal processor (DSP). Algorithms are configured on a fixed point DSP TMS320F2812. Moreover, the controller is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink environment and is experimentally investigated using a breadboard built especially for the case study. The results show good dynamic and steady-state performances.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings, IECON 2013 - 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Pages665-670
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 10 Nov 201314 Nov 2013

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Conference

Conference39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period10/11/1314/11/13

Keywords

  • DSP
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Photovoltaic
  • Power conditioning
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Voltage Source Inverters

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