Photovoltaic (PV) power plants are playing an increasingly important role in the energy transition as we move towards a more sustainable future. In this context, the choice related to the macro level class of inverters has a great impact on system performance and costs and has to be carefully analyzed. This paper aims to compare multiple aspects of the two mainstream inverter configurations in utility power plants - central inverters and string inverters - and the technologies involved. The comparison is based on public data and all the adopted assumptions are described.

Performance and Economic Comparison of String and Central Inverter Systems

Leva S.;
2023-01-01

Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) power plants are playing an increasingly important role in the energy transition as we move towards a more sustainable future. In this context, the choice related to the macro level class of inverters has a great impact on system performance and costs and has to be carefully analyzed. This paper aims to compare multiple aspects of the two mainstream inverter configurations in utility power plants - central inverters and string inverters - and the technologies involved. The comparison is based on public data and all the adopted assumptions are described.
2023
Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2023 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe, EEEIC / I and CPS Europe 2023
979-8-3503-4743-2
Central Inverter
Energy Produced
Losses
Maximum Power Point Tracker
Photovoltaics
String Inverter
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