Advanced Topology for Grid-connected Photovoltaic System Based PWM Rectifier

paper proposes an advanced topology for grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPVS) based on sliding mode control (SMC). The proposed topology exploits the generation and regeneration modes of the three-phase PWM rectifier well suited for high power quality. In addition, it has the advantage of eliminating the inverter and the diode rectifier stages used in the classical structure and replacing them by a PWM rectifier. For maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of the PV generator, DC-Link voltage control and direct power control (DPC), a sliding mode controllers (SMC) are used in order to obtain high accuracy and fast dynamic response against meteorological and load variations. To verify the effectiveness of the control applied on the proposed topology, a wide simulation results are carried out under MATLAB-SIMULINK environment for different operating conditions that confirm the feasibility of the proposed topology.