MPC Control for Low Power PV System Against Grid Voltage Disturbances

Mukhtar Turarbek, Vijayakumar Gali, Prashant Jamwal

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Abstract

The world is gradually moving towards high proliferation of photovoltaic (PV) panels that would need ancillary services to maintain grid stability and sustainable grid operation. This paper focuses on modelling the PV system for grid voltage instability mitigation. A model predictive control (MPC) technique is chosen owing to its capabilities of handling non-linearity through flexibility and intuitive understanding. Power model predictive control approach, in this research, is chosen for a low power PV system topology and elaborated for low power rating with voltage instability mitigation strategy. The proposed controller technique for the PV system is modelled in the MATLAB environment. Later, the dynamic performance of the PV system is tested over different grid voltage levels. It was found that the PV system together with the proposed MPC-based approach has high capability in handling grid voltage sags and surges. Further, some modifications are suggested and tested to improve current THD metric.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages310-314
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350399660
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 1 Nov 20225 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2022
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period1/11/225/11/22

Keywords

  • low voltage ride through
  • model predictive control
  • photovoltaic
  • voltage mitigation

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