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A Hybrid Switching Technique for Single-Phase AC-Module PV System to Reduce Power Losses and Minimize THD
H. Toodeji,
Volume 16, Issue 1 (3-2020)
Abstract
This paper proposes a hybrid switching technique for a domestic PV system with AC-module architecture. In this PV system, independent control of PV modules, which are directly connected to DC terminals of a single-phase cascaded multilevel inverter, makes module-level MPPT possible to extract maximum available solar energy, especially in partial shading conditions. As one of the main contributions, the proposed hybrid method employs a fundamental-based switching technique to decrease power losses, which directly affect the efficiency of solar energy conversion. In addition, fast dynamic response of the introduced hybrid technique lets the PV system to harvest more power in partial shading conditions. Producing a waveform with minimized THD in steady-state conditions is another advantage of the proposed switching technique. In this paper, the advantages of the proposed hybrid method are verified by the simulation of a test PV system with both conventional SPWM and proposed switching techniques in MATLAB/Simulink under various partial shading conditions.

A Two-Stage Grid-Connected Single-Phase SEPIC-based Micro-Inverter with High Efficiency and Long Lifetime for Photovoltaic Systems Application
S. Saeedinia, M. A. Shamsi-Nejad, H. Eliasi,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (6-2022)
Abstract
This paper proposes a grid-connected single-phase micro-inverter (MI) with a rated power of 300 W and an appropriate control strategy for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The proposed MI is designed based on a two-stage topology. The first stage consists of a SEPIC DC-DC converter with high voltage gain to step up the voltage of the PV panel and harness the maximum power, while the second stage includes a full-bridge DC-AC converter. The advantages of the proposed MI are the use of fewer components to provide suitable output voltage level for connection to a single-phase grid, continuous input current, limited voltage stress on the switch, high efficiency, long operational lifetime, and high reliability. Lower input current ripple and the presence of film capacitors in the power decoupling circuit increase the lifetime and reliability of the proposed MI. In the proposed MI, the active power decoupling circuit, which is normally used in a typical single-stage SEPIC-based MI, is eliminated to achieve both a long lifetime and high efficiency. The operating principles of the proposed MI are analyzed under different conditions. The results of design and simulation confirm the advantages and proper performance of the proposed MI.

A Review on the Power Circuit Topologies of Current Source Inverters in Photovoltaic Applications
N. Danapour, E. Akbari, M. Tarafdar-Hagh,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (9-2022)
Abstract
In electricity generation through photovoltaic cells, efficient inverters are required to inject the generated power into the grid. Among the inverters connected to the grid, current source inverters despite their advantages are used less than voltage source ones. Different circuits are presented for these converters. In this paper, several power circuit topologies of the current source inverters, which are an interface between solar panels and the grid, are reviewed. Also, the inverters are compared from the point of some indexes like efficiency, voltage transmission ratio, total harmonic distortion, leakage currents, and their reduction methods. The importance of these indexes is investigated too. Categorization is for full-bridge inverters and special structures groups. The first group includes the conventional inverter, 4-leg inverter, CH7 CSI, H7 CSI, three-mode, and other structures. The second group consists of inverters with special structures and is independent of the conventional CSI. The summary of the studies is presented in a table.

Advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking and DC-DC Converter Design for Enhanced Efficiency in Standalone PV Systems
Sivaprasad Kollati, Satish Kumar Gudey,
Volume 21, Issue 4 (11-2025)
Abstract
To maximize the efficiency of solar energy conversion into electricity, photovoltaic (PV) system optimization is crucial. This is especially true for off-grid solar installations in remote areas lacking grid access. In order to maximize energy extraction from freestanding PV systems, regardless of fluctuating external conditions, this research provides a modified DC-DC converter and a novel Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technique. To ensure the photovoltaic (PV) system operates at full capacity despite rapid changes in weather conditions, the proposed solution utilizes the Modified Incremental Conductance MPPT algorithm that dynamically adjusts the system's operational parameters. Extensive simulations run in the MATLAB/Simulink platform confirm that the MPPT technique is efficient and effective. The proposed method outperforms traditional MPPT approaches in both convergence speed and output power stability. This research also develops a novel DC-DC converter to address the challenges given by the fluctuating solar irradiation. The modified DC-DC converter exhibits high gain and shorter settling time, and the improved MPPT method enhances the feasibility of deploying solar energy systems in off-grid and remote regions by enhancing the autonomy of standalone PV systems.
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