Design and analysis of a grid-connected inverter without isolation for an AC module

Juan C. Yris, Hugo Calleja, Leobardo Hernández, José Olmos

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Abstract

Among the photovoltaic (PV) systems, the ones interconnected to the electric system have presented a greater growth in the developed countries. In order to transform the generated DC energy in AC energy ready to be delivered to a grid, the concept of AC Module is applied. However, the problem of generating quality voltage to the network from a single PV module arises. As a solution, the topology of the buck-boost converter with tapped inductor (TI) is studied. The purpose is selecting a converter appropriated for an integrated PV inverter, with high benefits without isolation, applied to residential use with connection to a single-phase grid. Its performance is evaluated by means of the electronic simulator PSpice and it is verified with a prototype. From the collected data it is appreciated that the proposed inverter increases the voltage gain and the efficiency with respect to traditional converter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2012 - 27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Pages2095-2099
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2012 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 5 Feb 20129 Feb 2012

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

Conference27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period5/02/129/02/12

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