Z ? Source Inverter Using Renewable Energy System

S. Sudakar; S. Annadurai

Abstract: This paper presents a high performance, low cost inverter for Photo voltaic systems based on Z-source concept. Traditional Voltage-source inverter and Current Source Inverter has improved to the new Z-Source Inverter. This impedance source inverter can provide a single stage power conversion concept where as the traditional inverter requires two stage power conversion. They can control the inverter output power, track the PV panel?s maximum power point, and manage the battery power, simultaneously. Simulations results are carried out with the help of Matlab/simulink software. Experimental results are presented for validation of the theoretical analysis and controller design.

Keywords: z-source, matlab, simulink, renewable energy