Power Inverter Topologies for Photovoltaic Modules - A Review

Søren Bækhøj Kjær, John Kim Pedersen, Frede Blaabjerg

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Abstract

This review-paper focuses on the latest development of inverters for photovoltaic AC-Modules. The power range for these inverters is usually within 90 Watt to 500 Watt, which covers the most commercial photovoltaic-modules. Self-commutated inverters have replaced the grid-commutated ones. The same is true for the bulky low-frequency transformers versus the high-frequency transformers, which are used to adapt the voltage level. The AC-Module provides a modular design and a flexible behaviour in various grid conditions. It hereby opens the market for photovoltaic-power for everyone at a low cost due to the plug and play concept, which also makes a further enlargement of the system possible.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIAS'2002 : Proceedings of the 2002 IEEE Industry Applications Conference, Vol. 2
PublisherIEEE
Publication date2002
Pages782-788
ISBN (Print)0780374207
Publication statusPublished - 2002
EventPower Inverter Topologies for Photovoltaic Modules - A Review -
Duration: 19 May 2010 → …

Conference

ConferencePower Inverter Topologies for Photovoltaic Modules - A Review
Period19/05/2010 → …

Keywords

  • Converter topologies
  • Renewable energy
  • Photovoltaic
  • Single-phase grid-connected inverter

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