Grid integration of hybrid renewable energy system using versatile matrix converter

This paper proposes a versatile matrix converter (VMC) which has multiple inputs, as a three phase wind (AC) system and three individual solar panels (DC) for integrating energy resources connected to the power grid. The VMC consists of nine switches that can operate in the Reverse-Boost mode, with six operating switches and three null switches. VMC Switching pattern are alike with Ex-OR gate without using zero inputs. Powers dispatches from these sources are given to the utility grid through the VMC´s, Bidirectional current-source inverter. Sine Pulse Width Modulation technique is used to generate the appropriate switching Signals for bi-directional CSI.