Abstract:
An interleaved DC/DC power cells-based topology is proposed in combination with a control method for photovoltaic plants. For this, two partial power and two interleaving...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
An interleaved DC/DC power cells-based topology is proposed in combination with a control method for photovoltaic plants. For this, two partial power and two interleaving methods are evaluated in terms of efficiency and performance. The selected topology consists of input-parallel-output-parallel interleaved DC/DC converters, which together with the control strategy, allows a high efficiency photovoltaic system, unlike conventional topologies. However, this type of topology is prone to present an unbalanced power distribution between the DC/DC power cells, mainly due to the natural differences between their components. This paper shows the application of a power balancing control strategy for interleaved partial power converters, which guarantees an equitable power distribution, therefore, it enables a correct sizing of the components. The simulation results show the correct operation of the power cells, in terms of overall high efficiency and power distribution among the power cells.
Date of Conference: 13-16 October 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 10 November 2021
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