Stand-alone PV system simulation for DG applications, part I : PV module modeling and inverters

Abstract EN

Distributed generation (DG) offers great potential in meeting future global energy needs.

The dwindling supplies of crude oil and natural gas and the global challenges of climatic change and other environmental concerns have resulted in rapid growth of alternative energy sources.

This paper investigates stand-alone Photovoltaic (PV) power system simulation to be used locally on site for distributed generation applications.

PV module modeling and inverter techniques are presented in this paper.

The mathematical PV module modeling depends on Schott ASE-300-DGF PV panel with the aid of MATLAB environment.

DC / AC Inverter, Three–phase Inverters, Basic Operation of PWM Inverter, Square–wave operation of DC / AC inverter, Single phase and Bridge Converters, Three phase Converters and finally some MATLAB Inverters Results.