Dynamic Performance Improving Sliding-Mode Control-Based Feedback Linearization for PV System Under LVRT Condition

The low-voltage ride through condition (LVRT) attracts wider attention with the increased power of central grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems. The conventional double-loop-based control strategy designed for the nominal voltage is slow and potentially unstable under the LVRT operation. In this article, a novel sliding-mode control-based feedback linearization is proposed to improve response speed of the PV system under LVRT condition. To increase the robustness of the control to parameter variations, sliding-mode control is combined with the feedback linearization in this article. Further, the complete linearization of the PV system can be achieved over the whole operating range. Moreover, the dc-link voltage operating point of the PV panel can be dynamically adjusted based on the drop depth of the grid voltage, which will reduce the load changes during the LVRT and subsequently ensure the ac current levels to stay within the design limits in any fault situation and enhance the LVRT capability of the central grid-connected PV system. Finally, a 100-kW PV inverter is built to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed strategy for LVRT.