Hybrid Modulation Strategy to Eliminate Current Distortion for PV Grid-Tied H6 Inverter

• Main Authors: Tao Yang, Xiaoxiao Hao, Ruoxu He, Zhen Wei, Tao Huang, Yuzhi Zhang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
• Series: Applied Sciences
• Subjects: proportional-integral-resonant; self-adaptive; common-mode leakage current; hybrid modulation; zero-crossing distortion; reactive power
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/12/2578

This paper proposes a new hybrid modulation mode (HMM) to eliminate the zero-crossing distortion of grid current and enable reactive power provision for a H6 configuration PV (photovoltaic) grid-tied inverter. The common mode voltage, leakage current, and efficiency for the proposed approach are also analyzed. In order to improve grid frequency tracking a novel frequency self-adaptive proportional-integral-resonant (FSAPIR) controller is implemented which reduces error for changes in grid frequency. The proposed approach provides the basis for accurately adjusting the active and reactive current without error to improve the grid support capability of the inverter. Theoretical analysis, simulation, and experiment verify the newly proposed modulation mode and controller.