Low-frequency oscillation analysis of two-stage photovoltaic grid-connected system

Abstract

The low-frequency oscillation (LFO) problem of photovoltaic (PV) grid-connected systems has been a critical concern for safe operation, whereas the impact of dc-side components of PV plants are always ignored and single-stage PV plant is used. This paper performs a comprehensive analysis of the LFOs in the two-stage PV grid-connected system. The complete small-signal model of the two-stage PV system is built. On this basis, the LFO modes and high-frequency oscillation (HFO) modes are calculated and related participating components are determined. Then, the impact of key parameters on the LFO characteristics is investigated with the root locus analysis. The theoretical analysis is verified through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations.

Keywords

• Two-stage photovoltaic plant
• Low-frequency oscillation
• High-frequency oscillation
• Small-signal model