Large-Signal Impedance Modeling and Stability Analysis of a Grid-Connected Inverter Considering the Influence of a Limiter in Different Control Links

Abstract

The limiter in grid-connected inverter control may cause sustained oscillation in the system. The large-signal impedance model is provided since the traditional small-signal impedance model cannot accurately describe the characteristics of the limiter. In this paper, there are three established large-signal impedance models of grid-connected inverters that take into account the limiter in the phase-locked loop (PLL), the limiter in the current control loop and the limiter in the pulse width modulation (PWM). Based on the established models, the influences of these different limiters on the output impedance characteristics of the grid-connected inverter are discussed. Furthermore, the stability of the system considering the influence of different limiters is analyzed and the oscillation frequency and amplitude of the system are predicted. The simulation verifies the accuracy of the large-signal impedance model and the predicted oscillation frequency and amplitude.