High-voltage gain non-isolated switched-inductor boost converter with voltage multiplier for photovoltaic system
摘要
Modern photovoltaic (PV) systems face challenges due to limited installation space, requiring high-gain DC–DC converters to meet load or grid voltage requirements. Conventional solutions often use bulky transformers or complex converters with many components, reducing efficiency. This paper proposes an improved high-gain DC–DC converter, iSLVMC-CG, combining a switched inductor (SL) and voltage multiplier cell (VMC) with a common ground, achieving high voltage gain at moderate duty ratio using a single active switch. The proposed topology offers reduced voltage stress on switches and diodes, continuous input current suitable for PV applications, compact size, and enhanced efficiency. A comprehensive analysis in both CCM and DCM operation is performed, including component design, small-signal modeling, parasitic effect evaluation, and PI controller implementation. Thermal and reliability analyses based on MIL-HDBK-217F standards assess long-term durability. MATLAB/Simulink simulation and hardware prototype validation confirm high efficiency (92%), elevated power density (2.03-