The grid-connected cabinet is usually equipped with a grounding protection function, and when a leakage or grounding fault is detected, it will automatically cut off the connection between the photovoltaic power station and the grid to ensure electrical safety.
There are two distinct methods to eliminate the leakage current in the solar PV array system: (i) obstruct the leakage current, (ii) reduce the variation/constant common-mode voltage. The additional diodes/switches are incorporated in the system to obstruct the leakage current by disconnecting the PV array from the grid side network.
Can a predictive control strategy reduce leakage current in grid-tied photovoltaic systems?
Multiple requests from the same IP address are counted as one view. This paper proposes an optimized predictive control strategy to mitigate the potential leakage current of grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems to improve the lifespans of PV modules.
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Due to the removal of transformers, the leakage current appears in the system because of changes in common-mode voltage (CMV) across the parasitic capacitance, which appears between the PV module and the ground .
Excess energy produced by a PV solar system or DG (Distributed Generation) can be stored in batteries. These batteries are advantageous because they are widely available anywhere in the world or have a relatively lower initial cost. The use of a smart grid system is also mentioned.
How can leakage current be mitigated?
Due to the change in CMV, leakage current flows though the PV panel, which depreciates the lifespans of the PV modules. Leakage current can be mitigated using several methods, such as by changing converter topology, including filters, changing modulation schemes [23, 24], and altering control schemes [25, 26].