Research on operation and control of low voltage photovoltaic-energy storage DC building system

The spread of the power electronics, both for control and power applications, in the realization of apparatuses the DC transformation in building distribution and utilization system. Currently, the research and discussion of the operation scheme and control strategy for low voltage photovoltaic-energy storage DC building system, LVPESDCBS, are relatively less. Focusing on these, in-depth research and analysis for control and operation scheme are conducted, and the related application possibility for different types LVPESDCBSs is discussed in this paper. At the start, the existing operational control strategies for the DC system are summarized. Following this, the centralized operational control scheme, which applies to the existing buildings that need to be renovated to DC type, and the decentralized operational control scheme for newly built DC buildings are studied respectively. Taking these conclusions into consideration, a ±375V LVPESDCBS digital model with various types of AC/DC power electronic devices is established in PSCAD/EMTDC. The proposed control strategy and operational scheme are verified through normal operation and single-pole operation of this LVPESDCBS. Finally, extended marketability requirement discussions of future DC building based on three perspectives: data drives, converter devices, and the application of DC technology are presented.