Newly designed single‐stage dual leg DC‐DC/AC buck‐boost converter for grid connected solar system

Abstract

SummaryThis paper proposes a novel single‐stage buck‐boost inverter based on dual leg. Modulation techniques, working principle, guidelines for components design, and guidelines are discussed and presented. A theoretical concept is initially tested in Simulink platform and practically verified with a test bench model. A practical model is developed to verify the simulation model and tested different modes of operation are analyzed. The main advantages of the proposed work are as follows: The number of passive components is less, switching frequency components are not high so leakage current is very less, and voltage control in a wide range is achieved without using a DC link capacitor. High efficiency can be achieved due to multi‐stage operation. This proposed work is suitable for high/low voltage PV‐based energy conversion. Electromagnetic interference is also reduced due to continuous input current.