Comparison of Renewable Energy Output Power Transmission to Loads Via HVAC and HVDC

This paper proposes a decoupled control of a dc-dc modular multilevel converter (MMC) based on a double-T topology intended for multi-terminal high voltage direct current (MT-HVdc) transmission systems or emerging distribution systems operating in medium voltage direct current (MVdc). The aim of the proposed control strategy is to obtain an input current with reduced harmonic content and to eliminate the output ac common-mode voltage, which is not allowed in MT-HVdc systems. The control strategy consists of injecting two circulating ac currents and two dc currents that allow the energy balance between the arms of the converter and the general energy balance of the topology. The dc and ac currents are decoupled and allow control over load variations and reference changes in the dc-links. The proposed topology is mathematically modeled and the control method is then derived. Simulation results are presented to validate the proposed system.

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Multi-Terminal DC Transformer for Renewable Energy Cluster Grid Connection

Zhou,

Kawaguchi,

Hashimoto

2024

Energies

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An AC (alternative current) power integration of distributed energies faces multi-fold challenges such as synchronization and weak grid-induced instability. In this study, a multi-terminal DC transformer is proposed for renewable energy clusters grid connection. The DC transformer provides multiple DC input ports for renewable energy collection, while the load port is connected to the medium-voltage DC grid via a modular multilevel converter (MMC). The multi-port topology enables flexible power transfer between multiple input sources to the load without additional components. The carrier layer modulation strategy is implemented to balance the MMC module voltage; bidirectional power transmission between multiple input sources is achieved through the phase shift modulation (PSM) method. First, we provided a detailed introduction of the proposed topology and working principle. A simulation model was built using the SIMULINK, and the simulation results verified the effectiveness of the proposed converter modulation strategy and phase shift modulation method. A corresponding hardware experimental platform was designed and built, and the modulation and voltage equalization functions of modular multilevel rectifiers were presented as well as the measured results of power transmission modulation of the converter under single-input and multi-input conditions. The results indicate that the proposed transformer can achieve multiple DC inputs and has multi-channel power transmission capabilities, making it suitable for renewable energy clusters grid connection.

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Comparison of Renewable Energy Output Power Transmission to Loads Via HVAC and HVDC

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Multi-Terminal DC Transformer for Renewable Energy Cluster Grid Connection

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