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Zusatztext 61920207 Informationen zum Autor WEIDONG XIAO, The University of Sydney, Australia Weidong Xiao is an Associate Professor within the University of Sydney's School of Electrical and Information Engineering. His research interests include PV power systems, power electronics, dynamic systems and control, and industry applications. Klappentext Photovoltaic Power System: Modelling, Design and Control is an essential reference with a practical approach to photovoltaic (PV) power system analysis and control. It systematically guides readers through PV system design, modelling, simulation, maximum power point tracking and control techniques making this invaluable resource to students and professionals progressing from different levels in PV power engineering.The development of this book follows the author's 15-year experience as an electrical engineer in the PV engineering sector and as an educator in academia. It provides the background knowledge of PV power system but will also inform research direction.Key features:* Details modern converter topologies and a step-by-step modelling approach to simulate and control a complete PV power system.* Introduces industrial standards, regulations, and electric codes for safety practice and research direction.* Covers new classification of PV power systems in terms of the level of maximum power point tracking.* Contains practical examples in designing grid-tied and standalone PV power systems.* Matlab codes and Simulink models featured on a Wiley hosted book companion website. Zusammenfassung Photovoltaic Power System: Modelling, Design and Control is an essential reference with a practical approach to photovoltaic (PV) power system analysis and control. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii About the companion website xix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Cell, Module, Panel, String, Subarray, and Array 2 1.2 Blocking Diode 5 1.3 Photovoltaic Cell Materials and Efficiency 6 1.4 Test Conditions 7 1.5 PV Module Test 8 1.6 PV Output Characteristics 9 1.7 PV Array Simulator 12 1.8 Power Interfaces 13 1.9 Standalone Systems 13 1.10 AC Grid-connected Systems 18 1.11 DC Grid and Microgrid Connections 19 1.12 Building-integrated Photovoltaics 21 1.13 Other Solar Power Systems 22 1.14 Sun Trackers 23 Problems 24 References 24 2 Classification of Photovoltaic Power Systems 25 2.1 Background 25 2.2 CMPPT Systems 26 2.2.1 Power Loss due to PV Array Mismatch 29 2.2.2 Communication and Data Acquisition for CMPPT Systems 32 2.3 DMPPT Systems at PV String Level 36 2.4 DMPPT Systems at PV Module Level 37 2.4.1 Module-integrated Parallel Inverters 37 2.4.2 Module-integrated Parallel Converters 39 2.4.3 Module-integrated Series Converters 40 2.4.4 Module-integrated Differential Power Processors 40 2.4.5 Module-integrated Series Inverters 41 2.5 DMPPT Systems at PV Submodule Level 42 2.5.1 Submodule-integrated Series Converters 42 2.5.2 Submodule-integrated Differential Power Processors 43 2.5.3 Isolated-port Differential Power Processors 44 2.6 DMPPT Systems at PV Cell Level 44 2.7 Summary 45 Problems 46 References 46 3 Safety Standards, Guidance and Regulation 49 3.1 Certification of PV Modules 49 3.2 Interconnection Standards 51 3.3 System Integration to Low-voltage Networks 55 3.3.1 Grounded Systems 55 3.3.2 DC Ground Fault Protection 56 3.3.3 Voltage Specification 56 3.3.4 Circuit Sizing and Current 58 3.3.5 Cable Selection 58 3.3.6 Connectors and Disconnects 59 3.3.7 Grid Interconnections through Power Distribution Panels 59 3.3.8 Marking 6...