Harmonic analysis of output filters for grid connected converters in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Battery Energy Storage Systems, as well as many distributed generation systems, use voltage source inverter as interface with the grid. These converters require a filtering section to reduce current harmonics injected to the grid. Usually, harmonic filter is a series inductance connected between grid and inverter. Higher order filters can provide better harmonic attenuation at lower switching frequency and reduce filter size, with potential benefits for high power applications. This paper deals with the sizing and the frequency response of three different harmonic filters suitable to reduce the ripple in the grid current waveform. Dynamic simulations of a 100 kW Battery Energy Storage System highlight the better performance of high order filters.