A Novel Three-Phase Multiobjective Unified Power Quality Conditioner

The decarbonization of the economy and the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the generation mix are bringing new challenges, requiring novel technological solutions in the topic of smart grids, which include smart transformers and energy storage systems. Additionally, power qua...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on industrial electronics (1982) 2024-01, Vol.71 (1), p.59-70
Main Authors: Monteiro, Vítor, Moreira, Carlos, Pecas Lopes, Joao Abel, Antunes, Carlos Henggeler, Osório, Gerardo J., Catalão, João P. S., Afonso, João L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Energy storage
Panels
Photovoltaic cells
Renewable energy sources
Smart grid
Storage systems
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Summary:The decarbonization of the economy and the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the generation mix are bringing new challenges, requiring novel technological solutions in the topic of smart grids, which include smart transformers and energy storage systems. Additionally, power quality is a vital concern for the future smart grids; therefore, the continuous development of power electronics solutions to overcome power quality problems is of the utmost importance. In this context, this article proposes a novel three-phase multiobjective unified power quality conditioner (MO-UPQC), considering interfaces for solar PV panels and for energy storage in batteries. The MO-UPQC is capable of compensating power quality problems in the voltages (at the load side) and in the currents (at the power grid side), while it enables injecting power into the grid (from the PV panels or batteries) or charging the batteries (from the PV panels or from the grid). Experimental results were obtained with a three-phase four-wire laboratory prototype, demonstrating the feasibility and the large range of applications of the proposed MO-UPQC.
ISSN:0278-0046
1557-9948
DOI:10.1109/TIE.2023.3241380