Design and optimization of the PV-virtual-bus differential power processing photovoltaic systems

Guanying Chu, Huiqing Wen, Zhaoyang Ye, Xingshuo Li

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Abstract

Differential power processing (DPP) is a promising architecture to solve an issue caused by mismatch among PV modules. PV to non-isolated port bus (or PV to the virtual bus) is one of the topologies studied in DPP architecture that allows each DPP converters can achieve maximum power point tracking (MPPT) independently. The string current value does not have an effect on MPPT but relates to the power processed by DPP converter. Keep that each PV is operating at the maximum power point (MPP) while allowing the DPP converter handle the minimum amount of power is the optimal solution. In this paper, the relation between string current and the power processed by DPP converter will be discussed. Further, algorithm has been designed for finding the string current value make DPP converter process the minimum power, and the simulation results for three PV panels are shown.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages674-679
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538620953
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2017
Event6th IEEE International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2017 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 5 Nov 20178 Nov 2017

Publication series

Name2017 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2017
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference6th IEEE International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period5/11/178/11/17

Keywords

  • DPP
  • DPP converter
  • Introduction (Heading 1)
  • MPPT
  • Minimum power
  • PV to non-isolated port bus

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