Grid-Connected PV Array

Two demonstrations of a grid-connected PV array using SimPowerSystems.

Description

The following two models are included in the package:

• PVarray_Grid_IncCondReg_det.mdl is a detailed model of a 100-kW array connected to a 25-kV grid via a DC-DC boost converter and a three-phase three-level Voltage Source Converter (VSC). Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is implemented in the boost converter by means of a Simulink model using the “Incremental Conductance + Integral Regulator” technique.

• PVarray_Grid_PandO_avg.mdl is an average model of a 200-kW array connected to a 25-kV grid via two DC-DC boost converters and a single three-phase VSC. The MPPT controller based on the “Perturb and Observe” technique is implemented by means of a MATLAB Function block that generates embeddable C code.

A Help file containing useful information on the two models is also included.

Authors: Pierre Giroux, Gilbert Sybille, Hydro-Quebec Research Institute (IREQ)
Carlos Osorio, Shripad Chandrachood, The Mathworks

• Required Products: SimPowerSystems; Simulink; MATLAB
• MATLAB release: MATLAB 7.13 (2011b)

[janarthanan somasundaram]

nice job..its not working properly when i run this

[Jun]

the model is very good...but when i running it..."Error in 'PVarray_Grid_IncCondReg_det/PV Array': Initialization commands cannot be evaluated."
version: 2010b
Is it because of software version?

[Vladimir]

Nice view model but I have some errors on R2007b. Is the version the run error problem?

[Patrice Brunelle]

The PVarray model was built using R2011b. It is possible that some features available in SPS 11b cannot be run in previous releases.

[mahmoud]

nice work
should you tell me how did you tune the pi controller?

[papoo]

Perfect job,
I'm sure that anybody who sees your Simulink, wondering if you explain more on your PV Arrray block or Boost converter.
however, you did a great job,it worked properly for me.

[papoo]

is that possible to make a PV array model running in phasor type?
if we can not? so we can't make an integrated model using both wind turbine and PV arrays simultaneously?
I appreciate your writings in advance

[Suthee Kaewsongsri]

Excellent job.

[Erdal Bizkevelci]

 

[Anup Anurag]

Can you please upload the files with all the values of resistances ?? and voltages ??

[Anushmita Kaushik]

 

[yuvaraj Kondaswamy]

Excellent work

[yuvaraj Kondaswamy]

Hai, I have been trying to run the simulations but i get the following error
"Unable to locate a C-compiler required by Stateflow and MATLAB Function blocks.
Use 'mex -setup' to select a supported C-compiler."

I have installed the compiler. But still it's not working. Could you please let me what could be the problem? I am using the R2011b matlab version.

Thanks.

[Patrice Brunelle]

Hi Yuvaraj

Regarding the problem with C-compiler I recommend that you report the issue to the customer support service of The Mathworks.

Thanks you for your interest in the demo and to SimPowerSystem.

[Mohamed Chakir]

 

[Bole Top]

can you tell me how did you calculated the Ki block in the inc cond MPPT control method? i'm trying to figure it up for a week :)
thanks

[Subesh Aryal]

I am doing a project similar to this. I am having a hard time trying to come up with Kp and Ki values of both voltage regulator and current regulator. I have been working on it for weeks with no luck whatsoever. Is there anyone who has looked into it and knows how to calculate those values?? Feedback is sincerely appreciated..