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IEEE JOURNAL OF EMERGING AND SELECTED TOPICS IN POWER ELECTRONICS
Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 883-892Publisher
IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2014.2331277
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Differential power processing; digital control; gyrator; local control; maximum power point tracking (MPPT); photovoltaic power; renewable energy
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This paper introduces an enhanced differential power processor topology and principle of operation for photovoltaic (PV) systems that is based on switched-capacitor technology, featuring local maximum power point tracking (MPPT) capability, zero current switching, high efficiency over wide-operation range, and reduced size. The new converter operates as a voltage-dependent current-source and is regulated by dead-time or frequency control. Local MPPT on the individual PV elements is realized and the operation is demonstrated by simulation and experiments. Differential power processing operation is verified using 150-W prototypes, demonstrating ultimate improvement in the power harvesting capability of above 90% and up to 99% out of the available power in the string, under different insolation levels.
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