Abstract
The popularity of multi-level inverters (MLIs) for high power and high voltage applications, is increasing day-by-day. These MLIs are being integrated with the grid for renewable energy extraction like solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The MLI produces a staircase output voltage with low harmonic content and may inject a sinusoidal grid current with improved power factor. Thus, the MLI based grid-tied PV system can operate at the lower switching frequency with reduced filter requirements. This paper presents the various MLIs, their modulation and control techniques for the grid connected applications. A detailed classification of different grid connected Multi-level inverters (GCMLIs) based on the number and arrangement of DC voltage sources is presented. Also, different control techniques and the modulation techniques have been discussed for different MLI based PV systems being interfaced with the utility grid. The thorough comparisons and discussion of different control techniques used in single-phase and three-phase grid-connected MLI is also incorporated in this paper for better understanding and effectiveness of the past-present and future PV system developments.
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