journal article·2018-12-11Open access

Hybrid Modulation Strategy to Eliminate Current Distortion for PV Grid-Tied H6 Inverter

Tao Yang, Xiaoxiao Hao, Ruoxu He, Zhen Wei, Tao Huang, Yuzhi Zhang

Applied Sciences· Volume 8· Issue 12

Abstract

This paper proposes a new hybrid modulation mode (HMM) to eliminate the zero-crossing distortion of grid current and enable reactive power provision for a H6 configuration PV (photovoltaic) grid-tied inverter. The common mode voltage, leakage current, and efficiency for the proposed approach are also analyzed. In order to improve grid frequency tracking a novel frequency self-adaptive proportional-integral-resonant (FSAPIR) controller is implemented which reduces error for changes in grid frequency. The proposed approach provides the basis for accurately adjusting the active and reactive current without error to improve the grid support capability of the inverter. Theoretical analysis, simulation, and experiment verify the newly proposed modulation mode and controller.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Microgrid Control and Optimization · Multilevel Inverters and Converters · Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

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Affiliations

WANMA Group, Hangzhou 310000, China

State Grid Jibei Electric Power Company, Beijing 100053, China

ABB Inc, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

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