Abstract

Reactive power is a subject of great concern for the operation of Alternating Current (AC) power systems. It has always been a challenge to obtain the balance between a minimum amount of reactive power flow to maximize capacity for active power flow and a sufficient amount of reactive power flow to maintain a proper system voltage profile. This work mainly deals with the compensation of reactive power by using Solar Photovoltaic Power System. Single-phase matrix converter is used for developing AC voltage. Single-phase matrix converter can be used as a Rectifier and as an Inverter. The same system could be used for real power exchange utilizing free energy (Solar) thus minimizing the utility power supply. Bidirectional energy flow is possible with matrix converter for battery charging. Use of matrix converter improves the quality of output voltage with reduced Total Harmonic Distortion. Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) is used for generating pulses to the matrix converter. Digital control of proposed real and reactive power compensation improves the overall efficiency of the system and reliability.

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