A Novel Three-Phase Multiobjective Unified Power Quality Conditioner

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Monteiro, V (Author) Other; C. L. Moreira (Author) FEUP; João Peças Lopes (Author) FEUP; Antunes, CH (Author) Other; Osorio, GJ (Author) Other; Catalao, JPS (Author) FEUP; Afonso, JL (Author) Other

Journal

Title: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics

Vol. 71

Pages: 59-70

ISSN: 0278-0046

Publisher: IEEE

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Authenticus ID: P-00X-W4Z

DOI: 10.1109/tie.2023.3241380

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12