A highly efficient single-phase transformerless h-bridge inverter for reducing leakage ground current in photovoltaic grid-connected system

Azri, M. and Abd Rahim, N. and Abd Halim, W. (2015) A highly efficient single-phase transformerless h-bridge inverter for reducing leakage ground current in photovoltaic grid-connected system. Electric Power Components and Systems, 43 (8-10). pp. 928-938. ISSN 1532-5008, DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2014.981897.

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Abstract

In this article, the performance of the split-capacitor H-bridge topology as a single-phase transformerless photovoltaic inverter is studied. By connecting the midpoint of its two series DC-link capacitors to the ground, the split-capacitor H-bridge is able to clamp the common-mode voltage of the system, effectively suppressing leakage ground current. To overcome the issue of capacitor voltage balancing, a simple balancing circuit and its control are introduced. The operation modes, common-mode voltage, and leakage ground current characteristics of the split-capacitor H-bridge topology are discussed, subsequently validated using both simulation and experimental tests. Comparison with a conventional transformerless H-bridge topology proves the superiority of the split-capacitor H-bridge topology in terms of leakage ground current and efficiency.

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Funders: UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University of Malaya Campus Network Smart Grid System for Energy Security Grant H-16001-00-0000032, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Leakage ground current, inverter efficiency, common-mode voltage, transformerless h-bridge inverter, multilevel inverter,
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User: Mr Jenal S
Date Deposited: 17 Mar 2016 01:19
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2016 01:19
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/15709

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