Implementation of quasi Z-source inverter for renewable energy applications

Abstract

This paper discusses the analysis of a Quasi Z source inverter with a trouble-free boost control tactic for renewable energy applications. The non-availability of uninterrupted renewable energy sources in atmosphere weather conditions raises variation in output voltage and currents. This may affects the performance of conventional inverters with potential source (VSI), current source connected (CSI) and impedance source inverter (ZSI). To overcome the drawback of VSI, CSI and ZSI a quasi-Z source inverters (QZSI) are used. The QZSI performs multiple operations such as DC-to-DC, AC-to-AC, AC-to-DC and DC- to-AC conversions. Also, it may be used for each buck and boost operation, using the shoot through state. The QZSI is derived from the ZSI topology, with a minor modification of the impedance network and overcomes the troubles facing in ZSI. The design construction and simulation study of quasi-Z source inverter is performed using MATLAB/Simulink environment.