Grid Tied Solar Micro Inverter Reference Design

What is grid connected solar microinverter reference design?

Microchip's Grid-Connected Solar Microinverter Reference Design demonstrates the flexibility and power of SMPS dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers in Grid-Connected Solar Microinverter systems. This reference design has a maximum output power of 215 Watts and ensures maximum power point tracking for PV panel voltages between 20V to 45V DC.

What is a grid-connected solar microinverter system?

A high-level block diagram of a grid-connected solar microinverter system is shown in Figure 4. The term, “microinverter”, refers to a solar PV system comprised of a single low-power inverter module for each PV panel.

What is a solar microinverter system?

The term, “microinverter”, refers to a solar PV system comprised of a single low-power inverter module for each PV panel. These systems are becoming more and more popular as they reduce overall installation costs, improve safety and better maximize the solar energy harvest. Other advantages of a solar microinverter system include:

What is a solar micro inverter reference design?

Interfacing to the grid requires solar inverter systems to comply with certain standards issued by utility companies. The Solar Micro Inverter Reference Design is a single-stage, grid-connected, solar PV micro inverter. This means that the DC power from the solar panel is directly converted into an AC signal.

Can a solar microinverter connect to a PV module?

This microinverter has been designed to connect to any PV module having a power rating of approxi-mately 250 watts, with an input voltage range of 25 VDC to 45 VDC, and a maximum open circuit voltage of ~55V. block diagram of the grid-connected Solar Microinverter Reference Design is shown in Figure 5.

How much power does a solar microinverter support?

The solar microinverter is designed to support 215W out-put power at nominal input voltages (25 VDC-45 VDC). To ensure that the microinverter does not operate at an output power greater than 215W, a software clamp on the maximum allowable output current has been designed, based on the measured peak AC voltage.