Converter topologies for common mode voltage reduction
An inverter includes a three-winding transformer, a DC-AC inverter electrically coupled to the first winding of the transformer, a cycloconverter electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer, and an active filter electrically coupled to the third winding of the transformer. The DC-AC inverter is adapted to convert the input DC waveform to an AC waveform delivered to the transformer at the first winding. The cycloconverter is adapted to convert an AC waveform received at the second winding of the transformer to the output AC waveform having a grid frequency of the AC grid. The active filter is adapted to sink and source power with one or more energy storage devices based on a mismatch in power between the DC source and the AC grid. At least two of the DC-AC inverter, the cycloconverter, or the active filter are electrically coupled via a common reference electrical interconnect.
- Research Organization:
- SunPower Corporation, San Jose, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0005341
- Assignee:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,825,556
- Application Number:
- 15/080,142
- OSTI ID:
- 1409820
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2016 Mar 24
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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