Research Article

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System with Active Power Filtering Functionality

Table 1

Simulation and experimental parameters.

Photovoltaic array
Maximum power200 W
Open-circuit voltage92 V
Short-circuit current4.76 A
Nominal voltage (MPP)67 V
Nominal current (MPP)3.6 A
Topology
DC/DC boost converter inductor 3.5 mH
DC link voltage250 V
Energy storage capacitor 330 μF
Output inductor 4 mH
DC/DC boost converter switching frequency 39 kHz
Inverter switching frequency 90 kHz
PI controller
Gain0.05
Time constant0.05
Nonlinear load
Power factor68%
Apparent power105 VA
Grid
Frequency60 Hz
Grid voltage120 V rms