DocumentCode
1142323
Title
A Methodology for Optimizing Stand-Alone PV-System Size Using Parallel-Connected DC/DC Converters
Author
Vázquez, Manuel Jesús Vasallo ; Márquez, José Manuel Andújar ; Manzano, Francisca Segura
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Huelva Univ., Huelva
Volume
55
Issue
7
fYear
2008
fDate
7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
2664
Lastpage
2673
Abstract
The installation of parallel-connected dc/dc converters allows energy and cost saving in photovoltaic (PV) systems. This paper develops a methodology with several algorithms to study the annual energy saving obtained with paralleled dc/dc converters in any world location. Moreover, this methodology allows one to select the minimum-cost size of a stand-alone PV system with dc/dc converter paralleling. For this purpose, a power-system sizing computer tool has been used, but its initial capabilities have been extended. The developed methodology allows for decision taking before investment is made.
Keywords
DC-DC power convertors; photovoltaic power systems; DC/DC converters; photovoltaic power systems; power-system sizing computer tool; Converter paralleling; Photovoltaic power systems; converter paralleling; cost saving; decision capabilities; photovoltaic (PV) power systems; simulation tool;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-0046
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIE.2008.924034
Filename
4497231
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