KJ’s TRINITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
Department of Electrical Engineering
SOLAR PV INTEGRATION WITH GRID: DESIGNING BUCK, BOOST
CONVERTER & INVERTER
Presented By:
Roll no Name of Group members
EL4003 Noor M. Ansari
Dr. J V SATRE
Guide EL4006 Atharv G. Bartakke
EL4023 Karan K. Marathe
EL4025 Vaibhav S. Mule
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Literature Survey
3. Objectives
4. Block Diagram
5. Solar panel Selection Parameters
6. Buck converter
7. Advantages
8. Disadvantages
9. Conclusion
10. Reference
INTRODUCTION
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are a rapidly growing renewable
energy source, converting sunlight directly into electricity.
Integrating these systems with the electrical grid allows solar energy
to be distributed across homes, businesses, and industries,
supporting sustainable energy goals. To effectively integrate this
energy into the electrical grid, it is essential to use power
electronics, including buck converters, boost converters, and
inverters.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objectives of integrating solar PV systems with the grid are:
• To increase the penetration of renewable energy: By connecting solar PV systems to the
grid, a larger portion of electricity can be generated from clean, renewable sources.
• To improve grid reliability and stability: Solar PV systems can contribute to grid stability by
providing additional power during peak demand periods.
• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions: By displacing fossil fuel-based power generation,
solar PV integration helps mitigate climate change.
• To enhance energy security: Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and imported energy
sources improves energy security.
• To promote economic growth: The solar industry creates jobs and stimulates economic
development.
• To optimize energy utilization: By allowing excess solar power to be fed back into the grid,
energy resources are used more efficiently.
• To encourage distributed generation: Solar PV systems can be installed at various scales,
promoting decentralized power generation.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
• PV Panel: Captures solar energy and converts it into direct current (DC) electricity.
• Converter (DC-DC): Takes the variable DC voltage from the PV panel and converts
it into a regulated DC voltage, typically a higher voltage to improve efficiency.
• Battery: Stores the regulated DC voltage from the converter.
• Converter (DC-DC): Takes the DC voltage from the battery and converts it to a
higher DC voltage, suitable for the inverter stage.
• Inverter: Converts the high DC voltage from the previous converter into alternating
current (AC) at a specific frequency (50 Hz in this case) and voltage (120 V in this
case). This AC power can be used to power various AC loads.
LITERATURE SURVEY
Sr. Name of Name of paper Year Description
No. Author
1. Kalyani R. Solar PV Integrated MPPT 2024 The paper explains how solar panels can be used in
Lokhande, P. Controlled High Gain DC- standalone systems with a high-gain DC-DC converter
Lokhande DC Converter. and an MPPT controller. This setup uses a special
converter to increase the voltage and an MPPT
algorithm to get the most power from the solar
panels. The system is designed for 600W power and
achieves 94.53% efficiency, verified through
simulations in MATLAB SIMULINK.
2. Yosef Berhan Grid-Connected Solar PV 2023 The study highlights the benefits of photovoltaic (PV)
Power Plants Optimization: technology as a clean energy source and emphasizes
A Review the need to make PV power plants cost-competitive. It
reviews and optimizes various design aspects,
including component arrangement, inverter
topologies, and component sizing (PV modules,
inverters, transformers, and cables). The goal is to
improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of PV
power plants.
LITERATURE SURVEY
Sr. Name of Author Name of paper Year Description
no
3 Md Shafiullah Grid Integration 2022 The article reviews the challenges of integrating
Challenges and large-scale solar PV systems into existing grids,
Solution Strategies including technical, socioeconomic, environmental,
for Solar PV Systems: and market issues. It suggests solutions like grid
A Review codes, advanced control strategies, energy storage,
and renewable energy policies to improve grid
reliability and stability.
4. Mahmoud A An Ultra-Low Power 2017 In this paper, an MPPT architecture for indoors
Ibrahim MPPT Architecture photovoltaic transducers has been presented. The
for Photovoltaic proposed system is suitable for ultra-low power
Energy Harvesting applications with a current consumption less than
Systems 1µA. The MPPT tracks different illumination
intensities through a feedback loop that controls the
switching frequency of a step-up DC-DC converter.
PV Panel parameters:
At STC – irradiance of 1000 W/𝑚2 and cell temperature of 25℃
Sr. No. Parameters Value
1 Rated Maximum Power 75W
2 Rated Operating voltage (Vmp) 17.5V
3 Rated Operating Current (Imp) 4.29A
4 Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.5V
5 Short Circuit Current (Isc) 4.69A
Solar Irradiance: Solar irradiance is the power per unit area (W/m²) received from
the Sun's rays on a surface.
Factors Affecting Irradiance:
• Time of day
• Weather conditions
• Seasonal variations
Buck Converter: Design and Simulation
Definition: A buck converter, also known as a step-down converter or buck regulator,
is a type of DC-to-DC power converter that steps down a higher input voltage to a
lower output voltage.
Key Components of buck converter:
• Transistor-MOSFET
• Inductor
• Diode
• Capacitor
Buck Converter Circuit
ADVANTAGE
• Environmental benefits: Reduces carbon emissions and dependence on
fossil fuels.
• Economic benefits: Lower electricity bills, potential income from selling
excess power.
• Energy independence: Reduces reliance on external energy sources.
• Grid stability: Can contribute to grid stability by providing additional power
during peak demand.
• Technological advancement: Drives innovation in solar technology and grid
management.
• Job creation: Boosts the renewable energy sector and creates employment
opportunities.
DISADVANTAGES
• Intermittency: Solar power generation depends on weather conditions.
• Grid infrastructure: May require upgrades to accommodate increased solar
power.
• Economic challenges: Initial investment costs for solar panels and
installation.
• Policy and regulatory barriers: Complex permitting processes and net
metering limitations.
• Reliance on the grid: Power outages affect solar systems connected to the
grid.
• Land use: Large-scale solar installations require significant land area.
CONCLUSION
Solar PV integration with the grid is a critical step towards a sustainable and
resilient energy future. By harnessing the power of the sun and effectively
integrating it into the electrical grid, we can significantly reduce our reliance on
fossil fuels, mitigate climate change, and enhance energy security.
While challenges such as intermittency and grid infrastructure limitations exist,
ongoing technological advancements and supportive policies are driving the growth
of this sector. The integration of solar PV offers a promising pathway to a cleaner,
more diversified, and efficient energy system.
REFERENCE
• ECEN 4517 ECEN 5517: Power Electronics and Photovoltaic Power System
Laboratory by University of Colorado Boulder
• Yosef Berhan Jember (
[email protected]) Grid-Connected Solar PV Power
Plants Optimization: A Review Received 27 June 2023, accepted 25 July 2023,
date of publication 28 July 2023, date of current version 3 August 2023.Digital
Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3299815
• M. Shafiullah et al.: Grid Integration Challenges and Solution Strategies for Solar
PV Systems: A Review Received April 14, 2022, accepted May 5, 2022, date of
publication May 12, 2022, date of current version May 19, 2022. Digital Object
Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3174555
• T. S. Adebayo, A. A. Awosusi, H. Rjoub, E. B. Agyekum, and D. Kirikkaleli, ‘‘The
influence of renewable energy usage on consumption-based carbon emissions in
MINT economies,’’Heliyon, vol. 8, no. 2, Feb. 2022, Art. no. e08941, doi:
10.1016/J.HELIYON. 2022.E08941.
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