1 Department of Electronics and Communication, Government Polytechnic, Belur- 573115, Karnataka, India.
2 Department of Electronics and Communication, Government Polytechnic, K.R. Pet-571426, Karnataka, India.
3 Department of Electrical and Electronics, Government Polytechnic, K.R. Pet-571426, Karnataka, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(03), 502-510
Received on 02 December 2020; revised on 10 December 2020; accepted on 22 December 2020
Single-phase grid-connected inverters have become the cornerstone of distributed renewable energy systems, particularly in residential photovoltaic installations and small-scale wind energy systems. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of single-phase grid-connected inverter technology, covering fundamental operating principles, advanced control strategies, grid integration requirements, and power quality considerations. The research examines various inverter topologies, including transformerless configurations, and their impact on system efficiency and safety. Advanced control techniques such as proportional-resonant control, deadbeat control, and model predictive control are analyzed for their effectiveness in achieving high power quality and grid compliance. The paper addresses critical issues including grid synchronization, islanding detection, harmonic mitigation, and fault ride-through capabilities. Through detailed analysis of existing literature and comparative studies, this work provides insights into the current state of single-phase inverter technology and identifies future research directions. The study also examines the integration challenges posed by high penetration of distributed generation and proposes solutions for maintaining grid stability while maximizing renewable energy utilization.
Single-phase inverter; Grid-connected; Renewable energy; Power quality; Maximum power point tracking; Grid synchronization; Islanding detection
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Vijayaprakash R M, Suma H R and Sunil Kumar G. Single phase grid-connected inverter: advanced control strategies, grid integration, and power quality enhancement. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 8(3), 502-510. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0484