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Multi Level Inverter based Shunt Active Power Filter for connection and Power Quality Improvement of Grid Connected PV System

Abstract

A Multi Level Inverter (MLI) based Shunt Active Power Filter(APF) is considered in this paper. Single MLI-APF is used as both Interfacing converter that processes and connects generated PV power to grid and also for improvement of power Quality of the Whole system. As Majority of the Renewable systems comprises at least two converters for these tasks, the proposed system may be treated as simple and economical in meeting the same objectives. Use of MLIs reduces stress on power electronic devices because they can be made to operate at low voltages compared to the conventional two level converters. The output voltage provided by MLIs has small voltage steps, that results in good power quality and low-harmonic components. Peak detection method of control strategy is employed in MLI-APF for power quality improvement. P&O algorithm is used for achieving Maximum Power Point Tracking of the PV generator. The proposed system is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK and tested for power quality improvement under the maximum Power Point Tracking of PV generator.

P. V. Ram Kumar, M. Surya Kalavathi

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