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Grid-Connected Converters: A Brief Survey of Topologies, Output Filters, Current Control, and Weak Grids Operation

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  • Guilherme V. Hollweg

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

  • Shahid A. Khan

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

  • Shivam Chaturvedi

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

  • Yaoyu Fan

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

  • Mengqi Wang

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

  • Wencong Su

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA)

Abstract

Grid-connected converters (GCCs) are used extensively for the integration of DC power sources with AC power sources. However, since it is a complex topic, there are many possibilities for regulating grid-injected currents, as well as different modulation techniques for generating full-bridge PWM voltages. The control techniques are directly related to the type of output filter, as well as to the topology of the converter, since a complex plant can require more sophisticated controllers to keep the system stable, and with good regulation performance. Furthermore, a discussion of the applicability of these converters in weak and very weak grids with high inductance content has recently been growing, which adds a greater degree of complexity to the control structure of the converter. In this brief overview are outlined some topics about topologies, output filters, and control, focusing on the current regulation of grid-connected converters. In addition, a discussion of the main challenges and critical areas in operating on weak and very weak grids is also presented.

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  • Guilherme V. Hollweg & Shahid A. Khan & Shivam Chaturvedi & Yaoyu Fan & Mengqi Wang & Wencong Su, 2023. "Grid-Connected Converters: A Brief Survey of Topologies, Output Filters, Current Control, and Weak Grids Operation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-31, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:9:p:3611-:d:1129933
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