Document Type
Conference Item (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
A new utility-connected photovoltaic inverter is presented in this paper. Simulation and implementation of the new solar energy conversion scheme has been demonstrated. The solar energy conversion unit consists of an array of solar panels, DC-DC converter single-phase inverter, and ac mains power source. The inverter converts DC power generated by the photovoltaic cells into AC power, and provides it to the load connected to the utility line, when the photovoltaic power is greater than the load; the excess power is fed to the utility line through a reverse power flow. With this new approach we can reduce the use of the power from the grid and even make a contribution to the mains supply. Simulation and experimental results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design.
Keywords
Computer simulation, Current voltage characteristics, Electric inverters, Photovoltaic cells, Power generation, Photovoltaic inverters, Solar energy.
Divisions
fac_eng
Volume
3
Event Title
2000 TENCON Proceedings
Event Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Event Type
conference
Additional Information
Conference code: 57943 Cited By (since 1996): 9 Export Date: 16 November 2012 Source: Scopus CODEN: 85QXA Language of Original Document: English Correspondence Address: Mekhilef, Saad; Univ of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sponsors: IEEE