A predictive direct power control technique for transformerless grid connected PV systems application

Nima Safari, Osama Aslam Ansari, C. Y. Chung

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Abstract

Transformerless grid-connected PVs are more economical and efficient compared to transformer connected PVs; however, in this type of connection high leakage current flows between the PV arrays and the grid due to the parasitic capacitances of the system. This leakage current is one of the main culprits in causing electromagnetic interference in power system, saturation of distribution transformers and poses safety issues. Common mode voltage (CMV) is primarily responsible for the existence of this leakage current. To cope with issues which arise from omitting galvanic isolation (transformer), in this paper a predictive direct power control (PDPC) with reduced common voltage (CMV) called active zero predictive direct power control (AZ-PDPC) is proposed. Both theory and simulation show that the proposed method reduces the level of CMV along with general good performance. The proposed method's characteristics are compared with the PDPC technique.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509019199
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Dec 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2016 - Ottawa, Canada
Duration: 12 Oct 201614 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOttawa
Period12/10/1614/10/16

Keywords

  • Common mode voltage
  • leakage current
  • predictive direct power control model
  • reduced common mode voltage PWM
  • transformerless grid-connected PV

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Control and Optimization

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