Recent advances in multifunctional inverters in photovoltaic systems

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https://doi.org/10.15649/2346030X.4159

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inverter, multifunctional, power quality, photovoltaic system

Abstract

Inverters may be regarded as a developing technology, wherein significant advancements have been made over the course of nearly five decades, giving rise to research lines focused on topologies, control methods, optimization, and modeling, among other topics. Therefore, this article endeavors to compile recent contributions centered on inverters with multifunctional characteristics for photovoltaic systems, with the aim of providing readers with a comprehensive and thorough review. This review seeks to inspire technological development to meet the challenges of inverter integration and the enhancement of the electrical system in terms of power quality.

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2023-05-01

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E. A. Caicedo-Peñaranda, A. Pardo-García, M. A. Mantilla-Villalobos, and L. D. Pabón-Fernández, “Recent advances in multifunctional inverters in photovoltaic systems”, AiBi Revista de Investigación, Administración e Ingeniería, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 234–239, May 2023.

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