Trajectory Control Approach for Single-Stage Soft-Switching Grid-Tied Inverters

Abstract

This paper presents a trajectory control model using finite state machines for a single-stage soft-switching grid-tied inverter designed with a fast dynamic response. The targeted application is a module-integrated inverter for a single photovoltaic (PV) panel which interfaces distributed energy sources with the grid. To minimize switching lossd provide advanced grid-connected functionality, the soft-switching operation is achieved through a resonant filter using a trajectory control scheme. In recent years, controllers based on digital signal processing platforms have been able to handle complex and high-speed control algorithms with precision for real-time control. In real-time control applications, the finite state machine (FSM) approach enhances responsiveness by minimizing latency with limited memory resources by executing rapid state transitions. The proposed model effectively manages the switching states of the single-stage soft-switching inverters during complex DC/AC bidirectional operations. By directly controlling the energy within the series resonant circuit, the model delivers a fast transient response while minimizing switching actions across all quadrants of operation. The control scheme has been digitally implemented on a Texas Instruments (TI) digital signal processor and validated through Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Keywords

• grid-tied inverter
• trajectory control
• finite state machine
• hardware-in-the-loop
• soft-switching