State-space model of quasi-z-source inverter-PV systems for transient dynamics studies and network stability assessment

Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are increasingly being used as renewable power generation sources. Quasi-Z-source inverters (qZSI) are a recent, high-potential technology that can be used to integrate PV power systems into AC networks. Simultaneously, concerns regarding the stability of PV power sys...

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Autores: Monjo Mur, Lluís|||0000-0001-6106-097X, Sainz Sapera, Luis|||0000-0002-5670-0669, Mesas García, Juan José|||0000-0002-4014-4258, Pedra Durán, Joaquim|||0000-0003-2890-8160
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2021
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/359827
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/359827
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14144150
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Photovoltaic power systems
Electric current converters
PV systems
Quasi-Z-source inverter
Stability
Instal·lacions fotovoltaiques
Convertidors de corrent elèctric
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies
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Sumario:Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are increasingly being used as renewable power generation sources. Quasi-Z-source inverters (qZSI) are a recent, high-potential technology that can be used to integrate PV power systems into AC networks. Simultaneously, concerns regarding the stability of PV power systems are increasing. Converters reduce the damping of grid-connected converter systems, leading to instability. Several studies have analyzed the stability and dynamics of qZSI, although the characterization of qZSI-PV system dynamics in order to study transient interactions and stability has not yet been properly completed. This paper contributes a small-signal, state-space-averaged model of qZSI-PV systems in order to study these issues. The model is also applied to investigate the stability of PV power systems by analyzing the influence of system parameters. Moreover, solutions to mitigate the instabilities are proposed and the stability is verified using PSCAD time domain simulations.