A single-phase reduced switch 21-level asymmetrical multilevel inverter topology for renewable energy systems
摘要
Multilevel inverters (MLIs) are increasingly becoming a critical component in renewable energy applications considering their capacity to yield high-quality power output with minimal harmonic distortion and voltage stress. Single-phase MLIs are a critical component in the advancement of renewable energy systems. They promise high-quality power conversion with a reduced component count and enhanced efficiency. They are a lucrative choice for integration into the global energy infrastructure. A single-phase reduced switch 21-level Asymmetric MLI (Rs21AMLI) for non-conventional energy systems is described in this paper. The proposed Rs21AMLI develops a 21-level output voltage using 9 switches, 4 DC voltage sources and one diode. It promises a very low component count per level factor and cost-effectiveness index, relative to other 21-level MLI topologies. The theoretical analysis of Rs21AMLI provided in this paper is verified and affirmed by the simulation and hardware results. A laboratory setup of 300 V, 6A Rs21AMLI with