Grid-Connected PV Generation System—Components and Challenges: A Review

Muhammad Hafeez Mohamed Hariri, Mohd Khairunaz Mat Desa, Syafrudin Masri and Muhammad Ammirrul Atiqi Mohd Zainuri
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Muhammad Hafeez Mohamed Hariri: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Nibong Tebal, Penang 14300, Malaysia
Mohd Khairunaz Mat Desa: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Nibong Tebal, Penang 14300, Malaysia
Syafrudin Masri: Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung (UMB), Bandung 40614, Indonesia
Muhammad Ammirrul Atiqi Mohd Zainuri: Department of Electrical, Electronic and System Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Malaysia

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 17, 1-28

Abstract: Renewable energy (RE) has become a focal point of interest as an alternative source of energy to the traditional fossil fuel and other energy sources due to the fact that it is more environmentally friendly, abundant and economically feasible. Many countries aggressively promote feed-in tariff schemes and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become one of the fastest growing RE sources that can be integrated into the grid distribution network. This paper reviews the recent development of grid-connected PV (GPV) generation systems comprising of several sub-components such as PV modules, DC-DC converter, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique, and an inverter. In addition, various grid synchronization and islanding detection methods are elaborated. The future key challenges to build a smart and efficient GPV generation system were also presented.

Keywords: renewable energy (RE); photovoltaic (PV); maximum power point tracking (MPPT); grid synchronization; phase locked loop (PLL) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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