Title :
A novel PV-modular multilevel converter for building integrated photovoltaics
Author :
Iannuzzi, Diego ; Piegari, L. ; Tricoli, P.
Author_Institution :
DIETI - Electr. Eng. & Inf. Technol. Dept. of Federico II, Univ. of Naples, Naples, Italy
Abstract :
The paper suggests a novel architecture of PV-powered Modular Multilevel Converter for building integrated photovoltaics. A grid-tied single-star configuration has been proposed. In particular, three different cell topologies have been analyzed and compared in terms of number of PV modules and rated voltages of semiconductor devices. Finally, a control strategy has been suggested in order to deliver to the grid the maximum power available from the PV modules at unity power factor.
Keywords :
building integrated photovoltaics; power convertors; power generation control; PV modules; PV-powered modular multilevel converter; building integrated photovoltaics; cell topologies; control strategy; grid-tied single-star configuration; semiconductor devices; unity power factor; Hafnium; Inverters; Phase measurement; Pulse width modulation; Switches; Topology; Voltage control; Modular Multilevel Converters; grid-interface converters; photovoltaic integration;
Conference_Titel :
Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER), 2013 8th International Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Monte Carlo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5269-7
DOI :
10.1109/EVER.2013.6521620
