High voltage‑gain non‑isolated DC‑to‑DC converter design for microinverter applications

Mohammad Alrefai, Ahmad Elkhateb*, Robert Best

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Abstract

This paper introduces a non‑isolated DC‑to‑DC converter designed for microinverter applications that target operation within a wide range of input voltages. The aim is to enhance solar energy utilisation in regions with low solar irradiance by integrating microinverters with solar panels. The converter results show enhanced voltage gain ranging from 15 to 28‑fold under a duty cycle of 0.4 to 0.6 which makes its performance suitable for solar energy systems in tough environments. The proposed converter topology acts as an intermediary between photovoltaic systems and the utility grid or local loads to facilitate the seamless integration of renewable energy sources.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference: UPEC2024: Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Publication statusAccepted - 20 Aug 2024
Event59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference: UPEC2024 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration: 02 Sept 202406 Sept 2024
https://upec2024.com/

Conference

Conference59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff
Period02/09/202406/09/2024
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