Sistema monofásico de aproveitamento fotovoltaico caracterizado por baixa distorção harmônica injetada na rede e rastreamento de máxima potência

Abstract

This work deals with the analysis, mathematical modeling, design and computer simulation of a single phase non-isolated photovoltaic (PV) system, which is connected to the electrical grid and is controlled to synthesize a low harmonic current while keeps the maximum power point of the panels. Two structures are evaluated, one with two stages of processing power and another with a single stage. Both structures converts DC power from solar panels into AC power, in the form of a low distortion electrical current to be injected into the grid. A brief review of PV panel mathematical models is performed, resulting in the adaptation of one alternative in the form of a numerical model oriented to the computational tool PSIM. Moreover, some alternatives to single-phase DC-AC conversion are listed in this work, highlighting the number of stages of inverters, isolation characteristic and quality of the power injected. To support this analysis, a two-stage system has been firstly studied, which is constituted of a buck converter operating in continuous conduction mode at high frequency, cascaded with a current source inverter (CSI) which works in the frequency of the grid. Using the integration of stages theory, the two stage system can be arranged into a single stage converter based on a voltage source inverter (VSI). Both proposals are modeled, designed and simulated in PSIM program. The theoretical and mathematical description of the PV plant, including its control loops, is presented. With the purpose of validation of the theoretical concepts, such systems are simulated, initially, using idealized elements, and then, adopting an arrangement that includes some parasitic components, sensors and full-scale integrated subcircuit of UC3854. The numerical results carried out for changes in solar radiation and mains voltage sags/swells, confirm that the proposed concept is feasible, resulting in a simple, compact and potentially low cost.