Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic-Multilevel Inverters under Transient and Voltage Stability

Authors

  • Kuncha Hima Bindu  M. Tech Student, Department of EEE, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Dr. R. Murugesan  Professor & HOD, Department of EEE, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Solar PV, Grid, Multilevel Inverter, PI Controller, Fault Ride Through.

Abstract

This research work proposes the design and implementation of multilevel inverter (MLI)-based solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for enhanced transient and voltage stability. MLIs have become popular in PV systems due to their ability to produce high-quality output voltage with lower harmonic distortion. However, the control of these inverters can be challenging, especially during transient events and voltage variations. It discusses the design of the MLI-based PV system, including the selection of MLI topology, control strategy, and PV array configuration. The study proposes a proportional Integral strategy for controlling the MLI-based PV system, which provides enhanced transient and voltage stability. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the suggested system's effectiveness in terms of transient and voltage stability. Comparing the proposed MLI-based PV system to traditional PV systems, the results demonstrate that it offers greater transient and voltage stability. Overall, the study highlights the potential of MLI-based PV systems with PI control strategies for enhanced transient and voltage stability. The results could have significant implications for the design and implementation of PV systems, leading to more efficient and reliable renewable energy systems.

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Kuncha Hima Bindu, Dr. R. Murugesan "Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic-Multilevel Inverters under Transient and Voltage Stability" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 10, Issue 3, pp.181-190, May-June-2023.