A novel PV-modular multilevel converter for building integrated photovoltaics

Author

Iannuzzi, Diego ; Piegari, L. ; Tricoli, P.

Author_Institution

DIETI - Electr. Eng. & Inf. Technol. Dept. of Federico II, Univ. of Naples, Naples, Italy

fYear

2013

fDate

27-30 March 2013

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

7

Abstract

The paper suggests a novel architecture of PV-powered Modular Multilevel Converter for building integrated photovoltaics. A grid-tied single-star configuration has been proposed. In particular, three different cell topologies have been analyzed and compared in terms of number of PV modules and rated voltages of semiconductor devices. Finally, a control strategy has been suggested in order to deliver to the grid the maximum power available from the PV modules at unity power factor.

Keywords

building integrated photovoltaics; power convertors; power generation control; PV modules; PV-powered modular multilevel converter; building integrated photovoltaics; cell topologies; control strategy; grid-tied single-star configuration; semiconductor devices; unity power factor; Hafnium; Inverters; Phase measurement; Pulse width modulation; Switches; Topology; Voltage control; Modular Multilevel Converters; grid-interface converters; photovoltaic integration;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER), 2013 8th International Conference and Exhibition on

Conference_Location

Monte Carlo

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-5269-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EVER.2013.6521620

Filename

6521620