Advances in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Power Conversion Systems

Practical applications to help students and engineers better understand the role of power electronics in modern PV systems and solve grid-connected PV system issues

Yongheng Yang (Author), Katherine A. Kim (Author), Frede Blaabjerg (Author), Ariya Sangwongwanich (Author)

9780081023396, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 23 August 2018

213 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.36 kg

Advances in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Power Conversion Systems addresses the technological challenges of fluctuating and unreliable power supply in grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems to help students, researchers, and engineers work toward more PV installations in the grid to make society more sustainable and reliable while complying with grid regulations. The authors combine their extensive knowledge and experience in this book to address both the basics of the power electronic converter technology and the advances of such practical electric power conversion systems.

1. Introduction 2. Power electronics technologies for PV systems 3. PV system modeling, monitoring, and diagnosis 4. Control of PV systems under normal grid conditions 5. Advanced control of PV systems under abnormal grid conditions 6. Flexible power control of PV systems 7. Conclusions and Outlook

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Electric motors [THRM]