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How do PV inverters work?

Traditionally, PV inverters work in grid-following mode to output the maximum amount of power by controlling the output current. However, grid-forming inverters can support system voltage and frequency and play an important role in weak power grids. Inverters with two operation modes are attracting more attention.

How intelligent is a PV inverter system?

Although various intelligent technologies have been used in a PV inverter system, the intelligence of the whole system is still at a rather low level. The intelligent methods are mainly utilized together with the traditional controllers to improve the system control speed and reliability.

What is PV inverter topology?

Figure 2.1: PV inverter topology. Photovoltaic (PV) arrays comprise of a string of modules connected in parallel, where each string consists of modules connected in series. By adjusting the number of parallel strings or series-connected modules, the characteristic curve of the PV array is adjusted and the maximum power point (MPP) is adjusted.

How do inverters affect a grid-connected PV system?

For a grid-connected PV system, inverters are the crucial part required to convert dc power from solar arrays to ac power transported into the power grid. The control performance and stability of inverters severely affect the PV system, and lots of works have explored how to analyze and improve PV inverters’ control stability .

What is the control performance of PV inverters?

The control performance of PV inverters determines the system’s stability and reliability. Conventional control is the foundation for intelligent optimization of grid-connected PV systems. Therefore, a brief overview of these typical controls should be given to lay the theoretical foundation of further contents.

How to synchronize a PV inverter to a grid?

In order to synchronize to the grid, the terminal voltage of the PV inverter must match in voltage phase, frequency, and amplitude, within a given range of error defined by IEEE 1547-2018 .