Design and analysis of multiple input single output converter for hybrid renewable energy system with energy storage capability

This paper proposes the design and analysis of a multiple-input-single-output (MISO) DC-DC converter suitable for a hybrid renewable energy system with energy storage capability. The converter design and control strategy validated in this research can be used to regulate the output dc voltage obtained from multiple-source renewable energy systems. The design is realized using a non-isolated double boost converter as it can handle bidirectional power flow at the storage port and has other advantages like compact structure, reduced number of components, and double boosting capability. The converter can also work without transformers, enabling the input renewable energy sources to operate individually. An inverted decoupler control strategy is adopted in the design of this novel converter. Mathematical models were developed to obtain the decoupler matrix, and the proposed control strategy is utilized to analyze the output. Simulations were performed on MISO converters with load and reference variations and is validated with the prototype. The current ripple percentage at the dual source side is found to be reduced by 2.6%. Also, the rise time, settling time, and percent overshoot of the output voltage were reduced by 0.03 s, 45 ms, and 3.6%, respectively. The performance of the proposed MISO converter is validated on a 50 W hardware prototype. The results validate the MISO converter's superior dynamic performance, output voltage regulation and reduced dual source ripple current, all of which are in agreement to the results of the simulation. A comprehensive comparison with the traditional controller is also conducted to further illustrate the advantages of the proposed inverted decoupler. The inverted decoupler validated in this work can be effectively used in hybrid renewable energy systems with energy storage capability, as it is found to be immune to the disturbances from the source end. (c) 2023 THE AUTHORS. Published by Elsevier BV on behalf of Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University.

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This paper presents the design and analysis of a MISO DC-DC converter for a hybrid renewable energy system with energy storage. The converter utilizes a non-isolated double boost converter and an inverted decoupler control strategy to regulate the output voltage from multiple-source renewable energy systems. Simulation results show that the proposed converter has reduced current ripple and improved dynamic performance compared to traditional controllers. Experimental validation on a 50 W hardware prototype confirms the effectiveness of the proposed MISO converter. The inverted decoupler is found to be immune to disturbances from the source end.