Title :
Inverters for single-phase grid connected photovoltaic systems-an overview
Author :
Calais, Martina ; Myrzik, Johanna ; Spooner, Ted ; Agelidis, Vassilios G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Murdoch Univ., WA, Australia
Abstract :
An overview on developments and a summary of the state-of-the-art of inverter technology in Europe for single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems for power levels up to 5 kW is provided in this paper. The information includes details not only on the topologies commercially available but also on the switching devices employed and the associated switching frequencies, efficiency, price trends and market share. Finally, the paper outlines issues associated with the development of relevant international industry standards affecting PV inverter technology
Keywords :
invertors; photovoltaic power systems; standards; switching circuits; 5 kW; efficiency; industry standards; inverters; market share; price trends; single-phase grid connected photovoltaic systems; state-of-the-art; switching devices; switching frequencies; topologies; Australia; Inverters; Photovoltaic systems; Power engineering and energy; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Switches; Switching frequency; Topology; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 2002. pesc 02. 2002 IEEE 33rd Annual
Conference_Location :
Cairns, Qld.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7262-X
DOI :
10.1109/PSEC.2002.1023107
