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This study introduces a Z source (ZS) based switched capacitor multilevel inverter (SC-MLI) that reduces capacitor charging inrush currents. The novel modulation strategy enhances DC-link utilization and offers high voltage gain for renewable energy sources.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable Energy Systems

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  • Multilevel inverters (MLIs) are crucial for power conversion, especially for renewable energy integration.
  • Traditional MLIs face challenges with voltage gain and inrush currents, limiting their efficiency and component lifespan.
  • Z source (ZS) networks offer inherent voltage boosting capabilities but require careful control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel Z source (ZS) based switched capacitor multilevel inverter (SC-MLI) topology.
  • To mitigate capacitor charging inrush currents using a modified modulation strategy.
  • To achieve high voltage gain suitable for low-voltage renewable energy sources like photovoltaics (PV) and fuel cells (FC).

Main Methods:

  • Development of a ZS-based SC-MLI topology with eight power switches, five capacitors, two inductors, and four diodes.
  • Implementation of a modified level-shifted sinusoidal pulse width modulation (LS-SPWM) strategy.
  • Mathematical analysis of gain calculation and DC-link utilization.
  • Simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and power loss/efficiency analysis using Altair PSIM.
  • Experimental validation with a prototype under various load and modulation conditions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed SC-MLI topology generates nine output voltage levels with quadruple voltage gain.
  • The modified modulation strategy improves DC-link utilization, especially at higher modulation indices.
  • The ZS network effectively reduces switched capacitor charging inrush currents.
  • Comparative studies and experimental results confirm the topology's advantages in output characteristics and hardware requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The presented ZS-based SC-MLI with a modified modulation strategy offers a viable solution for efficient power conversion from low-voltage renewable sources.
  • The topology demonstrates superior performance in terms of voltage gain, reduced inrush currents, and improved DC-link utilization.
  • The findings are validated through comprehensive simulations and experimental verification, highlighting practical applicability.