Boost dc-dc converter with energy storage for photovoltaic module characterization

In this paper, a basic boost converter is analyzed and designed as a characterization system for photovoltaic modules, where the energy generated in the characterization process is recovered in a battery. Under the scenario of photovoltaic application and storage, the steady-state operating condition, voltage conversion ratio, design expressions of passive elements and the converter operation mode are derived. The operation of the converter as a characterization device with energy storage is verified through computational simulations.