FPGA-DSP controllers for DC-DC converters in renewable energy applications

Yihua Hu, Wenping Cao, Chushan Li

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Abstract

Solar energy is the main source of renewable energy. As the cost ofphotovoltaic (PV) panels continues to reduce, PV-based power generation becomes popular across the world and they can be either grid-connected or stand-alone systems. Currently, the global installation is over 40GW and has been growing at 50% per year since 2005 [1]. Unfortunately, the output voltage of the single PV cell is quite low (about 0.7 V) and thus the output voltage of the PV module is limited to usually 35 V. In order to connect to the power grid, the PV bus voltage should be higher than 350 V for a 220V/50Hz AC grid. Therefore, a high-voltage gain is needed to convert the low PV cell voltage into high voltage for grid connection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationControl circuits in power electronics
Subtitle of host publicationpractical issues in design and implementation
EditorsMiguel Castilla
PublisherIET
Pages241-266
Number of pages26
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-8491-9823-3
ISBN (Print)978-1-8491-9822-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2016

Publication series

NameEnergy Engineering
PublisherIET

Keywords

  • DC-DC converter
  • DC-DC power convertors
  • field programmable gate arrays frequency 50 Hz
  • FPGA-DSP controller
  • grid-connected system
  • photovoltaic panel
  • power 40 GW
  • power generation control
  • power grid
  • power grids
  • PV module low output voltage
  • PV-based power generation
  • renewable energy applications
  • single PV cell
  • solar cell arrays
  • solar energy
  • stand-alone system
  • voltage 220 V
  • voltage 35 V

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