Modeling and Simulation of a Grid-Integrated Photovoltaic System Using a Real-Time Digital Simulator

This paper discusses the modeling and simulation of a grid-integrated photovoltaic (PV) system on a real-time digital simulator. The modeling of the PV array on the simulator, as well as, the power converter and controls for the PV system is discussed. An analysis of the real-time operation of the PV system, is presented. The benefits and considerations of power hardware in the loop simulations with a physical PV-grid converter are discussed.