IEEE PEDG 2023

Tutorial Title: Power Electronics and Control of Photovoltaic Systems as Primary Sources

Solar photovoltaic (PV), one of favorable renewable generation sources, enhances the adoption of futuristic power electronics-based distributed generation systems (PEDGs). However, the high penetration level of power electronics-interfaced PV systems induced various adverse impacts on the PEDGs due to the deficiency of mechanical inertia. Thus, multiple attempts have been investigated to ensure a grid-friendly integration to enhance utility performance and energy harvesting, which mitigates adverse impacts and simultaneously provides smart controllability and flexible manageability. To master and then advance the PV technologies, we are required to comprehend the power conversion process, the potential impact of power electronic-based PV systems on futuristics PEDGs, and the sophisticated controls for addressing the posed challenges, for instance, by grid codes (such the IEEE Std. 1547-2018 and NERC standard BAL-003-1). Accordingly, this tutorial is intended for intermediate and advanced audiences and dedicated to tackling the technological issues of intermittent solar power generation, providing a design particular to grid-friendly PV systems from the modeling to advanced controls. The objective is to develop and enhance the operability of PV systems by introducing advanced controls to guarantee more sustainable, grid-friendly, efficient, and dependable PV systems that comply with grid rules and contribute to reducing energy costs. Here, the tutorial is organized for intermediate and advanced audiences, engineers, and researchers seeking practical solutions for grid-friendly power electronics, particularly PV power conversion systems. Also, researchers and engineers seeking the basic knowledge of PV technology and system integration are welcomed. The prerequisite is basic power electronics and control.

Presenters’ Information

    Yongheng Yang, Zhejiang University, China

    Yongheng Yang received the Ph.D. degree from Aalborg University in 2014. During 2014–2020, he was with the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, where he became a tenured Associate Professor in 2018. He joined Zhejiang University as a ZJU100 Professor in 2021. His research focuses on the grid-integration of photovoltaic systems and control of power converters. Dr. Yang was the Chair of the IEEE Denmark Section during 2019–2020. He was the recipient of the 2018 IET Renewable Power Generation Premium Award, 2021 Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from the IEEE Power Electronics Society, 2022 Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award from the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, and two IEEE best paper awards. He is currently a Vice Chair of the IEEE PELS Technical Committee on Sustainable Energy Systems and an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals.


    Qiao Peng, Sichuan University, China

    Qiao Peng received the B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, in 2015, and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark, in 2020. She is currently an Assistant Research Fellow with the College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University. Her research interests include stability and control of power electronics-based power systems, grid-integration of renewable energy sources, especially photovoltaic systems, and VSC-HVDC technology.


    Yinxiao Zhu, Zhejiang University, China

    Yinxiao Zhu received the M.Sc. degree in sustainable energy technology from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., in 2019, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in electrical and electronic engineering. His research interests include control for photovoltaic systems and power electronics.



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