Title :
Soft-Switching Converter With HF Transformer for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
Author :
Cacciato, Mario ; Consoli, Alfio ; Attanasio, Rosario ; Gennaro, Francesco
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr., Electron. & Syst. Eng., Univ. of Catania, Catania, Italy
fDate :
5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, the design, realization, and performance evaluation of a single-phase 3-kW dc/ac power converter, using an active-bridge dc/dc converter and a full-bridge dc/ac, are introduced, presenting a novel solution on the industrial scenario for the considered application. Control algorithms, including the maximum power point tracking, paralleling to the grid, and converter switching signals, are digitally implemented on a standard microcontroller.
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; photovoltaic power systems; power grids; power transformers; switching convertors; HF transformer; active-bridge dc/dc converter; dc/ac power converter; full-bridge dc/ac; grid-connected photovoltaic systems; maximum power point tracking; microcontroller; power 3 kW; soft-switching converter; Distributed generation systems; phase-shift modulation; photovoltaic (PV) power systems; synchronous phase-locked loop (PLL);
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIE.2009.2032201