Integration of Photovoltaic to the Grid Using Hysteresis Current Control

Abstract

This research paper deals with the increasingly urgent energy issues; the world attaches great importance to begin the development of new energy and related technology. At present, large-scale photovoltaic power generation and scale of renewable energy have become parts of development strategy, meanwhile, it is the way to guide the development of the photovoltaic industry. However, because of its own characteristics different from conventional power generation grid-connected PV power station and its security, stability, reliable operation become new challenges that power grid and PV power plant need to face. Grid-connected voltage source inverters are essential for the integration of the distributed energy resources. However, due to the small capacity and intermittent nature of renewable sources, it is extremely difficult to integrate them into the existing grid system. This project has taken an attempt to design a control method for a three-phase grid-connected inverter system for distributed generation applications. The method is hysteresis current control along with PI control. Hysteresis current control is a commonly employed method for power control of VSI. The control procedure is implemented in an analog circuit using Op-amps and other ICs. This controller will generate pulses to fire the inverter in order to control the current output of the inverter. The control method along with the PI controller provides robust current regulation and achieves unity power factor. In addition, in this project development of a controller in D Space is attempted. Simulation and experimental results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design.