TY - GEN AU - Vinnikov,Dmitri AU - Kouro,Samir AU - Yang,Yongheng AU - Vinnikov,Dmitri AU - Kouro,Samir AU - Yang,Yongheng TI - Emerging Converter Topologies and Control for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems SN - books978-3-03943-910-2 PY - 2021/// CY - Basel, Switzerland PB - MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute KW - History of engineering & technology KW - bicssc KW - three-phase rectifier KW - PFC KW - switch-mode rectifier KW - ZVS KW - ZCS KW - single stage micro-inverter KW - burst control KW - variable frequency control KW - maximum power-point tracking KW - grid-connected photovoltaic systems KW - cascade multilevel converters KW - multistring converters KW - T-type converters KW - power clipping KW - ESS sizing KW - grid-tied PV plant KW - cascaded H-bridge KW - photovoltaic inverter KW - module level KW - switching modulation strategy KW - energy yield KW - photovoltaic (PV) KW - virtual synchronous generator (VSG) KW - frequency response (FR) KW - power reserve control (PRC) KW - active power up-regulation KW - dual inverter KW - open-end winding transformer KW - photovoltaic application KW - filter KW - DC-AC converters KW - efficiency KW - neutral-point-clamped inverter KW - PV applications KW - PV inverters KW - PV systems KW - quasi-z-source KW - two-level inverter KW - three-level inverter KW - converter topologies KW - partial shading KW - photovoltaic (PV) arrays KW - multiple maximas KW - mismatch KW - differential power processing (DPP) KW - series-parallel (SP) KW - total-cross-tied (TCT) KW - bridge-linked (BL) KW - center-cross-tied (CCT) KW - quasi-Z-source inverter KW - double-frequency ripple KW - ripple vector cancellation KW - shoot-through duty cycle KW - modulation KW - DC microgrid KW - DC electric spring KW - distributed cooperative control KW - adaptive droop control KW - consensus algorithm KW - Electric spring KW - hierarchical control KW - coordinated control KW - power decoupling control KW - droop control KW - microgrid KW - microinverter KW - variable dc-link voltage KW - photovoltaic KW - solar energy KW - renewable energy KW - residential systems KW - PV generators KW - active power KW - reactive power KW - Renewable energy KW - grid codes KW - capability curves KW - transformerless inverter KW - full bridge inverter KW - leakage current KW - NPC topology KW - full-bridge inverter KW - PV microinverters KW - single-stage KW - buck-boost KW - tapped inductor KW - modular multilevel converter KW - photovoltaic power system KW - grid integration KW - control system KW - distributed renewable energy source KW - energy storage KW - 1500 V photovoltaic (PV) KW - reliability KW - cost-oriented design KW - DC-DC converter KW - series resonance converter KW - wide range converter KW - bidirectional switch KW - conversion efficiency N1 - Open Access N2 - Continuous cost reduction of photovoltaic (PV) systems and the rise of power auctions resulted in the establishment of PV power not only as a green energy source but also as a cost-effective solution to the electricity generation market. Various commercial solutions for grid-connected PV systems are available at any power level, ranging from multi-megawatt utility-scale solar farms to sub-kilowatt residential PV installations. Compared to utility-scale systems, the feasibility of small-scale residential PV installations is still limited by existing technologies that have not yet properly address issues like operation in weak grids, opaque and partial shading, etc. New market drivers such as warranty improvement to match the PV module lifespan, operation voltage range extension for application flexibility, and embedded energy storage for load shifting have again put small-scale PV systems in the spotlight. This Special Issue collects the latest developments in the field of power electronic converter topologies, control, design, and optimization for better energy yield, power conversion efficiency, reliability, and longer lifetime of the small-scale PV systems. This Special Issue will serve as a reference and update for academics, researchers, and practicing engineers to inspire new research and developments that pave the way for next-generation PV systems for residential and small commercial applications UR - https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/3428 UR - https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/68412 ER -