• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.16 no.6
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• pp.2272-2283
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• 2016

This paper proposes a power conditioning system (PCS) for distributed photovoltaic (PV) applications using an asymmetric cascaded multilevel inverter with a single PV source. One of the main disadvantages of the cascaded multilevel inverters in PV systems is the requirement of multiple isolated DC sources. Using multiple PV strings leads to a compromise in either the voltage balance of individual H-bridge cells or the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) operation due to localized variations in atmospheric conditions. The proposed PCS uses a single PV source with a flyback DC-DC converter to facilitate a reduction of the required DC sources and to maintain the voltage balance during MPPT operation. The flyback converter is used to provide input for low-voltage H-bridge cells which processes only 20% of the total power. This helps to minimize the losses occurring in the proposed PCS. Furthermore, transient analyses and controller design for the proposed PCS in both the stand-alone mode and the grid-connection mode are presented. The feasibility of the proposed PCS and its control scheme have been tested using a 1kW hardware prototype and the obtained results are presented.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.54 no.4
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• pp.470-478
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• 2016

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by fossil fuels consumption is one of the challenging issues worldwide. Renewable energy source (RES)-based energy supply system can be a promising alternative to the current fossil fuel-based system. In this study, we propose an optimization approach for designing a stand-alone hybrid energy supply system using RES and evaluating economic performances of the energy systems. The suggested approach is used to answer the questions; i) what technology is suitable to various demand sectors in different regions, and ii) how does it cost to meet the demand in term of the levelized costs of energy (LCOE). We illustrate the applicability of the proposed approach by applying to the design problem of energy supply systems for residential, agricultural and commercial sectors of Korea. As the results of LCOE analysis, for the residential sector has the LCOE ranging of $0.37~$0.44/kWh, the agricultural sector of $0.15~$0.61/kWh and the commercial sector of $0.12~$0.28/kWh.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.31-32
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 전하 균등화를 해주는 동시에 차동전력조절 방식(Differential Power Processing, DPP)을 추가하여 최대 전력점(Maximum Power Point, MPP)을 추종하는 회로를 제안한다. 이를 통하여 본 논문에서는 PV모듈을 제어를 하고, 동시에 벅-플라이백 컨버터를 이용하여 전하 균등화를 할 수 있다. 본 논문에서의 전력조절기는 포워드컨버터로 구성 되어 있고, 주 컨버터인 전하균등화회로는 벅-플라이백컨버터로 구성하였다. 컨버터의 입력은 PV모듈을 직렬로 연결, 출력은 배터리를 직렬로 연결하여 제안한 기능을 구현하였다. 이에 따른 조건을 수식으로 증명하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2016.11a
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• pp.21-22
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 차동전력조절방식을 추가하여 최대 전력점을 추종하는 동시에 출력단에 직렬로 연결된 부하가 전하 균등화 기능을 수행하는 회로를 제안한다. 제안하는 회로는 각각의 PV모듈을 제어를 하고, 이를 상태공간평균화기법을 이용하여 해석하였다. 본 논문에서의 전력조절기는 포워드컨버터로 구성 되어 있고, 주 컨버터인 전하균등화회로는 벅-플라이백컨버터로 구성하였다. 컨버터의 입력은 PV모듈을 직렬로 연결, 출력은 배터리를 직렬로 연결하여 제안한 기능을 구현하였다. 이에 따른 조건을 수식으로 증명하고, MATLAB과 모의 시뮬레이션 프로그램인 PSIM의 Bode plot을 비교하여 이를 검증하였다.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.31 no.3 s.119
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• pp.229-233
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• 2007

This paper presents the performance of PV(Photovoltaic) system, the design of MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracker). Output of PV power system is DC, and PV power system is linked to the DC bus. The current(I)-voltage(V) output characteristic of PV cells changes with solar irradiance and cell temperature as parameters. As various PV modules respond differently to each of the parameters cited above. Maximum output of PV modules am be achieved by MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracker) algorithm This paper includes a discussion on the performance of PV module, MPPT algorithm and the influence of PV module angle.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.9 no.6
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• pp.641-647
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• 2014

Stand-alone PV systems and grid-connected distribution lines operating independently with out the advantage that it is simple, and construction equipment, but the advantage of less expensive MPPT converter and production, including the energy stored in the battery charging circuit and battery for managing circuitry is required. The use of existing alternative energy in the form of combined-cycle power generation than the one adopted by the form, but primarily solar / wind power system to optimize complex to design and improve the ability to install a battery that canrationalize the price you need an integrated control system be.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.190-193
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• 2001

In order to verify the efficiency or availability and stability of photovoltaic(PV) generation systems, huge system apparatuses are needed, in general, in which an actual size of solar panel, a type of converter system and some amount of load facilities should be installed in a particular location. It is also hardly possible to compare a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control scheme with others under the same weather and load conditions in an actual PV generation system. The only and a possible way to bring above-mentioned problem to be solved is to realize a transient simulation scheme for PV generation systems using real weather conditions such as insolation and surface temperature of solar cell. The authors, in this paper, introduces a novel simulation method, which is based on a real-time digital simulator (RTDS), for PV generation systems under the real weather conditions. Firstly, VI characteristic equation of a solar cell is developed as an empirical formula and reconstructed in the RTDS system, then the real data of weather conditions are interfaced to the analogue inputs of the RTDS. The outcomes of the simulation demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed simulation scheme in this paper. The results shows that the cost effective verifying for the efficiency or availability and stability of PV generation systems and the comparison research of various control schemes like MPPT under the same real weather conditions are possible.

• 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.04a
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• pp.80-85
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• 2008

A PVIB(Photovoltaic in Building) system is united by a constituent outer covering and can expect dual effects that reduce expenses for the establishment of a PV system. It is a profitable technology because it does not need a building as it is a stand alone PV system. This paper presents design, operational features analysis, and PCS(Power Conditioning System) of grid-connected 30kW PVIB set up on the library of Dongshin University. For a sustainable photovoltaic system in this area, the data of the PVIB system are collected and analyzed by monitoring system using LabView. PCS of the grid-connected PVIB system, also, is designed for optimal operation with characteristics suggested in this paper.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.11-18
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• 2015

This paper proposes a high-efficiency 3-kW hybrid ESS with emergency power supply. The proposed system enables efficient use of power from photovoltaic (PV) cells and energy storage system (ESS). The proposed system can operate as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) when grid fault occurs, providing seamless transfer from grid-connected mode to stand-alone mode. The LLC converter for PV achieves ZVS turn-on of switches and ZCS turn-off of diodes, and the isolated bidirectional DC-DC converter for ESS achieves ZCS turn-off regardless of load condition, resulting in high efficiency. The efficiency and performance of the proposed hybrid ESS has been verified by a 3-kW prototype.

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.155-158
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• 2005

소규모 독립형 태양광 발전시스템은 최근 대체에너지에 대한 관심이 증가되면서 다양한 형태의 응용제품이 만들어지고 있다. 그러나 설계방법이 체계화되지 않아 태양전지 및 배터리가 필요이상으로 크게 설계되거나 반대로 너무 작게 설계되어 동작이 불안정해지고 잦은 고장의 원인이 되고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 소규모 독립형 태양광발전 시스템의 설계를 위해 태양전지 및 배터리의 용량산정방법과, 부하특성을 고려하여 안정적인 시스템을 설계하기 위한 방안을 제시하고자 한다.