Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures

Mohammed S. Agamy; Maja Harfman-Todorovic; Ahmed Elasser; Juan A. Sabate; Robert L. Steigerwald; Yan Jiang; Somasundaram Essakiappan

doi:10.1109/ECCE.2011.6063847

Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures

Mohammed S. Agamy
, Maja Harfman-Todorovic
, Ahmed Elasser
, Juan A. Sabate
, Robert L. Steigerwald
, Yan Jiang
, Somasundaram Essakiappan

Electrical & Computer Engineering

University at Albany

General Electric

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Abstract

Distributed photovoltaic (PV) plant architectures are emerging as a replacement for the classical central inverter based systems. However, power converters of smaller ratings may have a negative impact on system efficiency, reliability and cost. Therefore, it is necessary to design converters with very high efficiency and simpler topologies in order not to offset the benefits gained by using distributed PV systems. In this paper an evaluation of the selection criteria for dc-dc converters for distributed PV systems is performed; this evaluation includes efficiency, simplicity of design, reliability and cost. Based on this evaluation, recommendations can be made as to which class of converters is best fit for this application.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition
Subtitle of host publication	Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings
Pages	764-769
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2011.6063847
State	Published - 2011
Event	3rd Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2011 - Phoenix, AZ, United States Duration: Sep 17 2011 → Sep 22 2011

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Conference	3rd Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2011
Country/Territory	United States
City	Phoenix, AZ
Period	09/17/11 → 09/22/11

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Agamy, M. S., Harfman-Todorovic, M., Elasser, A., Sabate, J. A., Steigerwald, R. L., Jiang, Y., & Essakiappan, S. (2011). Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures. In IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings (pp. 764-769). Article 6063847 (IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2011.6063847

Agamy, Mohammed S. ; Harfman-Todorovic, Maja ; Elasser, Ahmed et al. / Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures. IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings. 2011. pp. 764-769 (IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings).

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Agamy, MS, Harfman-Todorovic, M, Elasser, A, Sabate, JA, Steigerwald, RL, Jiang, Y & Essakiappan, S 2011, Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures. in IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings., 6063847, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings, pp. 764-769, 3rd Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2011, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 09/17/11. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2011.6063847

Dc-dc converter topology assessment for large scale distributed photovoltaic plant architectures. / Agamy, Mohammed S.; Harfman-Todorovic, Maja; Elasser, Ahmed et al.
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