The stability of a photovoltaic inverter directly impacts the power generation efficiency, stability, and economic efficiency of the entire photovoltaic system. Its stability is affected by multiple factors. What are the factors that influence the stability of a photovoltaic inverter?

1. Complexity of Power Electronics Technology

Switching Devices and Electromagnetic Interference: The rapid switching action of the core power switching devices in a photovoltaic inverter generates high-frequency electromagnetic interference, which requires sophisticated circuit design and shielding measures to control. Otherwise, it may affect the normal operation of the photovoltaic inverter itself and surrounding electronic equipment.

Thermal Management Challenge: Power devices generate a large amount of heat during high-power operation. Inadequate heat dissipation design can lead to excessive device temperature rise, accelerated aging, or even damage, directly affecting stability.

2. Control Algorithm Complexity

Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Algorithms: Accurate detection of grid voltage phase and frequency is required to achieve synchronous phase lock. Improper algorithm design can lead to phase tracking failures in the presence of grid frequency fluctuations, noise interference, or non-ideal voltage waveforms, triggering circulating currents between the photovoltaic inverter and the grid, impacting the equipment and shortening its lifespan.

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Algorithms: Rapid response to environmental changes such as light intensity and temperature is required to avoid power oscillations or tracking failures. Improper algorithm parameter settings or sudden environmental changes can reduce power generation efficiency and even cause system instability.

Low Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT) Control: During brief periods of low grid voltage, PV inverters require complex control algorithms and hardware protection designs to maintain operation and prevent disconnection. Failure to fully implement these functions can lead to grid stability issues.

3. Complexity of Grid Interactions

Grid Synchronization Requirements: The output current of PV inverters must be synchronized with the grid voltage. Failure to synchronize these parameters can result in harmonic pollution or power factor deviation, impacting grid quality.

Impact of Grid Dynamic Characteristics: Grid frequency fluctuations, sudden voltage changes, or harmonic interference can test the adaptability of PV inverters. For example, after large-scale PV integration, sudden drops in sunlight can lead to a sudden drop in power generation. The grid must quickly replenish power to maintain frequency stability, otherwise frequency collapse can occur.

4. Multi-machine Grid Coordination Issues

Harmonic Superposition and Interference: When multiple PV inverters are connected to the grid, lack of coordinated control can lead to harmonic superposition and grid pollution due to differences in control parameters. Communication and Control Strategies: Advanced communication protocols and coordinated control algorithms are required to ensure the orderly operation of each PV inverter and avoid mutual interference.

5. Oscillation Issues and Solutions

Causes of oscillation: Oscillation may be caused by improper control parameters, changing grid conditions, or hardware failures, manifesting as output power fluctuations or increased current harmonics.

Solutions:

Software Optimization: Adjust MPPT/PLL parameters, add filters, or adopt adaptive control algorithms.

Hardware Improvements: Optimize circuit design, enhance protection circuits, and improve heat dissipation efficiency.

6. External Factors and Operation and Maintenance Management

PV Module Compatibility: Module power and voltage must match the rated values of the PV inverter. Otherwise, long-term overload or underload operation may occur, reducing efficiency and accelerating component aging.

Environmental Conditions: High temperature, high humidity, salt spray, or dust accumulation may corrode components, degrade insulation performance, and cause leakage or short-circuit faults.

Operation and Maintenance Level: Regular cleaning of components, inspection of wiring, and replacement of aging components can extend the life of the PV inverter and reduce sudden failures.

7. Grid Quality and Scheduling Difficulties

Power Generation Volatility: PV systems rely on sunlight, and their output power fluctuates significantly with daytime, seasons, and weather, increasing the difficulty of grid scheduling. Insufficient supporting energy storage can threaten grid stability.

Harmonics and Voltage Fluctuations: PV inverters can generate harmonics, which, if not properly managed, can disrupt the normal operation of other equipment on the grid.

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